The Venice Commission is of the view that the investigation into the criminal responsibility of the members of the JNE should be carried out only by the prosecution service; the suspension should be decided by a judicial body. The possibility of holding hearings in camera should be considered. At any rate, Congress should not have the possibility of suspending any member of the JNE during the course of an electoral process (the suspension, including in flagrant cases of a serious offence, should be ordered by a judge).