Common use of Investigation Clause in Contracts

Investigation. IP shall properly and without delay investigate allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, or child safeguarding violations, by IP’s employees, personnel, or subcontractors. (It is understood, however, that any investigation conducted by the IP under this clause shall be without prejudice to the right of UNICEF under Article 15.3 to conduct investigations.) IP shall keep UNICEF informed during the conduct of the investigation, without prejudice to the due process rights of any persons concerned. Following the conclusion of the investigation by the IP, IP shall promptly provide reports on the outcome of the investigation, including any relevant details relating the alleged offender, to the extent legally possible. Upon request, IP shall provide relevant evidence to UNICEF for examination and further use by UNICEF as deemed necessary solely by UNICEF. UNICEF may decide that the obligation on the part of the IP under the first sentence of this Article 14.5 to conduct an investigation shall not apply if an investigation is being or has been conducted by competent national authorities. In the event that competent national authorities are conducting or have conducted the investigation, IP shall assist UNICEF and take all necessary steps, to the extent legally possible, for UNICEF to obtain information on the status and outcome of the investigation.