The [F1Commission]N.I.

General powers of the [F2Commission]N.I.

7.—(1) The [F3Commission] may undertake, commission or provide financial or other assistance for research or educational activities concerning the interests of victims and survivors or the exercise of [F4its] functions.

(2) The [F5Commission] may, after consultation with such bodies or persons as [F6it] thinks fit, issue guidance on best practice in relation to any matter concerning the interests of victims and survivors.

(3) The [F7Commission] may—

(a)compile information concerning the interests of victims and survivors;

(b)provide advice or information on any matter concerning the interests of victims and survivors;

(c)publish any matter concerning the interests of victims and survivors, including—

(i)the outcome of any research or activities mentioned in paragraph (1);

(ii)any advice provided by the [F8Commission].

(4) The [F9Commission] may make representations or recommendations to any body or person concerning the interests of victims and survivors.