Action The investigation panel was duly established and it found evidence to justify the laying of charges against a number of individuals implicated in several incidents. Arrest warrants were issued and served and the investigation panel decided to refer the case to the courts after completing the investigation. The defendants appealed against the indictment and the matter is now in the hands of the authorities responsible for hearing the appeal. Time frame Needs of the Sudan 5. The judicial authorities in the Sudan will follow up on the process in order to make sure that the suspects are brought to justice. 3.4 The National Security Act is one of the laws that will be amended consistent with the Interim Constitution of 2005. This action is pending. Mid-term Seminars and workshops Mid-term We shall provide a detailed programme on capacity-building, skills development and funding at a later stage. The process of amending applicable legislation to bring it into line with the Interim Constitution has begun and a committee has been set up by the Ministry of Justice to oversee this process. 3.5 The judiciary and the Ministry of Justice are endeavouring to supply sufficient numbers of judges and prosecutors for Darfur. There are 22 public prosecutors for the three states of Darfur, 7 of them in North Darfur, 10 in West Darfur and 5 in South Darfur. The Government intends to ensure that they perform their duties effectively. Increase the number of deputy prosecutors in Darfur in order to cover local communes. A/HRC/5/6 page 68 Para.