Measures taken/current situation Level of implementation and observations (to be completed by the WGEID) disappeared persons can require the identification of human remains. Under Sri Lanka’s domestic law, the Judicial Medical Officer has the authority to carry out excavations and exhumations under the direction of a Magistrate. 65 The OMP successfully exercised its authority to act as an observer, in the case of the suspected grave site located at the Sathosa building in Mannar town (Case No B/232/2018). The OMP is engaged in efforts to strengthen the technical capacity and forensic expertise among relevant stakeholders, including by making recommendations to strengthen the draft law on inquests and review the Standard Operating Procedures on Mass Graves. The OMP has also initiated discussions with the Ministry of Justice and Prison Reforms in this regard. engaged in efforts to strengthen technical capacity and forensic expertise. It encourages further efforts in this regard and for initiatives to begin investigations and exhumations in other suspected mass grave sites. Situation during the visit A/HRC/33/51/Ad d.2 Centre for Justice and Change I hear that OMP provided some support at the Mannar Sathosa mass grave that is ongoing. They have to still get themselves organised for this kind of activity with expert and recognize organizations such as FAFG etc. Families of the Disappeared The commissioners and some other officials go under many trainings even in foreign countries we heard. But still nothing has shown in the activities. ICJ The OMP Act under Section 12 (d) only allows the Office to act as an observer at excavations or exhumations and requires it to apply to the appropriate Magistrates Court for an order in this regard. The OMP in its interim report states that it held bilateral and collective meetings with national and international organisations and individuals with expertise and knowledge in tracing, excavation and exhumation, forensics and genetics to develop its own expertise. According to the Chairperson of the OMP, it is noteworthy that the OMP in its capacity as an observer at the Mannar mass graves site played a proactive role and brought down experts including foreign Forensic Anthropologists from abroad (including Cyprus and Peru) to observe the excavations being undertaken. 65 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 373. A/HRC/42/40/Add.1 48 Recommendations A/HRC/33/51/Add.2