1 The Group of experts on action against violence against women and domestic violence (hereinafter

referred to as “GREVIO”) shall monitor the implementation of this Convention by the Parties.

2 GREVIO shall be composed of a minimum of 10 members and a maximum of 15 members, taking

into account a gender and geographical balance, as well as multidisciplinary expertise. Its members

shall be elected by the Committee of the Parties from among candidates nominated by the Parties

for a term of office of four years, renewable once, and chosen from among nationals of the Parties.

3 The initial election of 10 members shall be held within a period of one year following the entry into

force of this Convention. The election of five additional members shall be held following the 25th

ratification or accession.

4 The election of the members of GREVIO shall be based on the following principles:

a they shall be chosen according to a transparent procedure from among persons of high moral

character, known for their recognised competence in the fields of human rights, gender

equality, violence against women and domestic violence, or assistance to and protection of

victims, or having demonstrated professional experience in the areas covered by this

Convention;

b no two members of GREVIO may be nationals of the same State;

c they should represent the main legal systems;

d they should represent relevant actors and agencies in the field of violence against women and

domestic violence;

e they shall sit in their individual capacity and shall be independent and impartial in the exercise

of their functions, and shall be available to carry out their duties in an effective manner.

5 The election procedure of the members of GREVIO shall be determined by the Committee of

Ministers of the Council of Europe, after consulting with and obtaining the unanimous consent of

the Parties, within a period of six months following the entry into force of this Convention.

6 GREVIO shall adopt its own rules of procedure.

7 Members of GREVIO, and other members of delegations carrying out the country visits as set forth

in Article 68, paragraphs 9 and 14, shall enjoy the privileges and immunities established in the

appendix to this Convention.

Article 67 – Committee of the Parties

1 The Committee of the Parties shall be composed of the representatives of the Parties to the

Convention.

2 The Committee of the Parties shall be convened by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.

Its first meeting shall be held within a period of one year following the entry into force of this

Convention in order to elect the members of GREVIO. It shall subsequently meet whenever one

third of the Parties, the President of the Committee of the Parties or the Secretary General so

requests.

3 The Committee of the Parties shall adopt its own rules of procedure.

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