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44.
The Government of Liberia, OHCHR, ECOWAS, AU and other stakeholders
should seriously consider making all assistance available so that proper implementation of
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act might be achieved.
45.
All stakeholders, having learnt from the experience of the non-performance of the
Commissioners of TRC, should hasten the process of the establishment of the Independent
Human Rights Commission.
46.
OHCHR and the donor community should help the Government of Liberia establish
a mission in Geneva.
47.
The Government of Liberia should consider proposing an amendment to the
Constitution allowing all international treaties to become part of domestic law, i.e. move
from a dualist to a monist system.
48.
The repeal of discriminatory and offensive legislation such as the “Hinterland
Regulations” be immediately tabled by the Legislature.
Undertakings/suggestions
49.
Finally, commitments and suggestions made by the independent expert include that:
− She would intervene with the Swiss authorities in relation to the establishment of
a Liberian Mission in Geneva and will seek advice from other countries that
would be prepared to support the establishment of such a presence;
− The independent expert would intervene with the Government of Ghana
regarding the resettlement of Liberian refugees in Ghana;
− The Government of Liberia should request the United States of America to offer
scholarships to law graduates so the legal training and the judicial system can be
strengthened;
− UNMIL should clarify with local authorities the status of any cases involving
allegations of sexual misconduct against Liberian nationals by United Nations
peacekeepers, staff members or any others contracted or subcontracted to carry
on work on its behalf;
− TRC should request the assistance of UNMIL to disseminate explanatory
information;
− The offer of the Finnish delegation, made during the third session of the
Human Rights Council, in relation to the provision of psychological support and
assistance to TRC, should be taken up;
− The international community should move towards the creation of a fund for
victims of rape and sexual violence in Liberia.
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