A/HRC/4/98* page 19 (q) The Government, with the support of the international community, should expand legal aid services and develop a sustainable and efficient State-funded legal aid scheme. (r) In line with the Afghanistan Compact benchmark to end the illegal expropriation of property, the Government should adopt housing and land restitution policies and programmes and enforce legislation in line with the Principles on Housing and Property Restitution for Refugees and Displaced Persons (E/CN.4/Sub.2/2005/17, annex). The role of the judiciary in arbitrating and mediating in cases is essential to resolving disputes in a fair manner. (s) The Government should increase efforts towards the implementation of the five-year Supreme Court strategy and prioritize the development of an open and transparent accountability and disciplinary mechanism designed to enforce ethical standards. The Government should also provide members of the judiciary with the necessary protection for them to perform their tasks without undue interference. (t) The Government is encouraged to appoint a female judge to fill the current vacancy on the Supreme Court. (u) The Government with the support of NATO/ISAF and the international community should establish effective measures to protect mass grave sites; provide security for investigations and support training on forensic investigation and collection of evidence. (v) The Government is urged to immediately establish the task force called for in key action 5 (a) of the National Action Plan on Peace, Reconciliation and Justice. -----