Para. Action 4. The new draft children’s law, which the delegation of the Government of the Sudan will present, defines a child as anyone below 18 years of age. It includes international guarantees on the protection of children’s rights, affirms the importance of care for children with special needs and focuses on the establishment of judicial mechanisms such as the police, prosecution offices, the courts and their rules of procedures. Time frame Needs of the Sudan 5. The Child Welfare Council is the mechanism which formulates policies and plans on children. The Government of the Sudan will investigate violations against children and rigorously and systematically prosecute those who perpetrate them. 1.3.3 1. The North Sudan Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission was established by Republican Decree No. 5 of 2006 and will be presented to the working group by the delegation. 2. Republican Decree No. 4 of 2005 established the National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission. 1. United Nations agencies and donor countries should pledge support for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes pursuant to the Peace Agreement. 2. Logistical support should be provided in cooperation with NGOs to transfer children who have been released or separated from their families with a view to their social reintegration. A/HRC/5/6 page 53 3. The Ministry of Social Welfare is a member of both of the above-mentioned institutions. Mid-term