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Table 1.
Criteria for Coding Reliability of Sources and Validity of
Information
§ 89 Source Reliability
“Source Codes”
§90 Validity of Information
“Information Codes”
A
B
C
X
When there is no doubt of the
authenticity, trustworthiness
and competence of the source;
or if the information is supplied
by an individual who, in
the past, has proved to be reliable
in all instances.
When a source from whom
information in the past has, in
the majority of instances,
proved to be reliable.
When sources from whom
information in the past has, in
the majority of instances,
proved to be unreliable.
In the case of previously untried
sources, when there is
doubt about the authenticity,
trustworthiness or competency
of the source.
1 When the information is
known to be true without any
reservations.
2 When the information is
known personally to the
source, but is not known personally
to the reporting officer.
3 When the information is not
known personally to the
source but is corroborated by
information already recorded.
4 When the information is not
known personally to the
source and cannot be corroborated
in any other way (at this
time).
The table presents 16 different degrees for determining the reliability of sources and
validity of information with A1 being the highest and X4 the lowest.
Drafting Final Report and Recommendations
§ 91 While the format of particular reports is left to the discretion of
each Expert Panel and Monitoring Mechanism, it should seek to
conform as closely as possible to the relevant UN Security Council
mandate. Reports of other panels may offer useful models. Overall,
reports should be as action-oriented as possible.