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approach to proportionality assessments and precautionary measures from that required
when planning military operations in populated areas.
Conclusion
19.
Based on the information available, the Experts have serious concerns about JIAT’s
independence and its ability to carry out impartial investigations. It would therefore appear
that the coalition does not have a mechanism consistent with the Basic Principles and
Guidelines on the Right to a Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Gross Violations of
International Human Rights Law and Serious Violations of International Humanitarian
Law.4 The Experts also have serious concerns over whether, and if so how JIAT carries out
its own proportionality and precautions assessments.
4
Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Gross
Violations of International Human Rights Law and Serious Violations of International Humanitarian
Law, General Assembly resolution 60/147(2005).
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