that integrates international judges, prosecutors, lawyers and investigators; Measures taken/current situation Level of implementation and observations (to be completed by the WGEID) Also facilitated the visit of Judge Motoo Noguchi on said framework. Sensitization sessions on the need for accountability is planned to be conducted via the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) included in any mechanism. It emphasises the importance of following a hybrid approach, as recommended after the visit, given information received on the continuing systemic inability and unwillingness to investigate and prosecute cases and persisting impunity within Sri Lanka. Situation during the visit A/HRC/33/51/Ad d.2 OMP Sri Lanka is yet to establish a special judicial accountability mechanism. Enforced disappearances and related crimes are currently being investigated and prosecuted by the Sri Lanka Police and the Attorney-General’s Department before the Magistrates Courts and High Courts. In its Interim Report the OMP reiterated the concerns expressed by previous commissions of inquiry and the Consultation Task Force that systemic inability and unwillingness to investigate and prosecute cases, particularly where credible evidence of violations exist have enabled enforced disappearances to be met with persistent impunity.88 There are number of cases before different courts, some of which have continued for ten years or more, where victims have not been provided any answers as to the whereabouts of their loved ones.89 The OMP observed in its Interim Report, that a number of previous commissions of inquiry and the Consultation Task Force have made important recommendations to address structural challenges within the existing system, including by establishing an independent human rights prosecutor.90 Further under Human Rights Council Resolution 30/1, the Government committed to establishing a special judicial mechanism.91 Further see responses to recommendations 78(d), (h). Amnesty Amnesty International is unaware of efforts on this front. CRRPH Trinco Accountability mechanism is yet to be established. The Government is not so keen in establishing this mechanism as well even a local mechanism for accountability. Government continues to deny that any crimes committed. 88 89 90 91 OMP Interim Report, above n 2, para 27. OMP Interim Report, above n 2, para 29. OMP Interim Report, above n 2, para 31. OMP Interim Report, above n 2, para 31; Human Rights Council Resolution 30/1 Promoting Reconciliation, Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka, UN Doc.A/HRC/RES/30/1 (14 October 2015) para 6. A/HRC/42/40/Add.1 68 Recommendations A/HRC/33/51/Add.2

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