PCM
Modification of the Denomination of Truth Commission
to Truth and Reconciliation Commission

SUPREME DECREE
N° 101-2001-PCM

THE CONSTITUTIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC

WHERE AS:

Supreme Decree N° 065-2001-PCM created the Truth Commission with a mandate to examine the process, facts and liabilities of terrorist violence and human rights violations from May 1980 to November 2000, by either terrorist organizations and State agents; and to propose initiatives aimed at strengthening peace and harmony among Peruvians;

One of the essential goals of the Commission is laying the foundations for in-depth national reconciliation, clarifying facts, and restoring justice;

It is appropriate to change the name from Truth Commission to Truth and Reconciliation Commission;
Pursuant to Article 4 of said regulation, it is established that the Truth Commission will sit seven members, all Peruvian nationals, reputed ethical background, prestige and legitimacy, and committed to the defense of democracy and constitutional institutions. They will be appointed by the President of the Republic by a Supreme Resolution, with the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers;
It is appropriate to increase the number of Commission members to twelve, in order to include personalities who comply with the above requirements and can help in fulfilling the ambitious goals that have been set for coming months. Given the importance of the Commission’s tasks it is appropriate to extend its term, as foreseen in Article 7 of the above Supreme Decree;
Pursuant to section 24) of Article 118 of the Political Constitution of the State and Legislative Decree N° 560 – Executive Power Law:
With the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers ;

WHEREOF:

Article 1.- To change the name of the Truth Commission, created by Supreme Decree N° 065-2001-PCM, to TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION.

Article 2.- To modify Article 4 of Supreme Decree N° 065-2001-PCM, which reads as follows:

“Article 4.- The Truth and Reconciliation Commission sits a maximum of twelve members, all Peruvian nationals, of reputed ethical background, prestige and legitimacy and committed to the defense of democracy and Constitutional institutions.

The President of the Republic, with the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers shall appoint the Commission members by Supreme Resolution countersigned by the Cabinet Chief”.

Article 3.- To grant the Truth and Reconciliation Commission an additional 30 days to organize its work and prepare the corresponding regulatory documents. This additional term is granted notwithstanding the eighteen months mentioned in Article 7 of Supreme Decree N° 065-2001-PCM.

Article 4.- This Supreme Decree is countersigned by the Cabinet Chief, and the Ministers of Defense, Internal Affairs, Justice and Foreign Affairs.

Issued in the House of Government, in Lima, on the 31st day of August, 2001.

ALEJANDRO TOLEDO
Constitutional President of the Republic

ROBERTO DANIÑO ZAPATA
Cabinet Chief

DAVID WAISMAN RJAVINSTHI
Minister of Defense

FERNANDO ROSPIGLIOSI C.
Minister of Internal Affairs

FERNANDO OLIVERA VEGA
Minister of Justice

DIEGO GARCIA-SAYAN LARRABURE
Minister of Foreign Affairs