A/HRC/19/38 provision of individual reparations, Peru mentioned the difficulty in locating victims and verifying their identity in order to register them. 24. According to Israeli legislation, notably the Benefits for Victims of Hostilities Law (5730-1970) and the Invalids/Compensation and Rehabilitation Law (5719-1959), victims of hostilities and their families were entitled to monetary remuneration and various benefits designed to assist and support them in their recovery. In addition, a new protocol had been established for anxiety victims, which provides for immediate care to prevent the development of chronic symptoms and which separates reparation from care provision. 25. In Indonesia, national legislation provided not only for the protection of victims of terrorism, but also of witnesses of terrorist acts. In this respect, the delegation pointed to Law no. 13 on Witnesses and Victims Protection (2006) and Government Regulation no. 44 on Compensation, Restitution and Assistance to Witnesses and Victims (2008). 26. In Switzerland, the Federal Law on Assistance to Victims of Crimes (1991) had come in to force in 1993 together with the European Convention on the Compensation of Victims of Violent Crimes (1983). Assistance was given to all persons who had been victim of a crime resulting from a direct attack on their physical, psychological or sexual integrity, and their family members. As the domestic legislation makes no distinction between different categories of victims of crimes, these provisions applied equally to victims of terrorism and to their families. 27. The Federal Law on counteraction against terrorism of the Russian Federation together with a series of regulations provided for compensation for damages incurred by physical or legal persons as a result of terrorist acts and for social rehabilitation of victims thereof. The main objective was the reintegration of victims into society. Medical, psychological and legal support was provided free of charge. In addition, victims had the right to professional retraining and assistance in finding employment, at the expense of the State. Housing was also provided by the State to those who had lost their homes as a result of terrorist acts. C. Proposals to enhance the protection of the human rights of victims of terrorism 28. Several States and non-governmental organizations supported the idea of a compilation of good practices to strengthen the human rights protection of victims of terrorism. One delegation referred in particular to reparation, compensation, protection of dignity, security, privacy, assistance in criminal proceedings and the rights to justice, truth and memory as areas in which the sharing of good practices was specifically needed. 29. There was also a need for more practical and concrete measures to be taken, especially with regard to compensation-related measures. In this connection, the importance of the creation of a voluntary fund to assist victims of terrorism was underlined by nongovernmental organizations. Furthermore, it was emphasized that support at national level should take various forms and go beyond reparation; reference was also made to the importance of material, legal and psychological assistance. 30. Some States and non-governmental organizations recommended broadening the scope of the current mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism to include the issue of the human rights of victims of terrorism. One State called for the establishment of a separate mandate on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms of victims of terrorism. It also suggested that the Human Rights Council adopt, at an upcoming session, a catalogue of the human rights of victims of terrorism. One non- 10

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