sri lanka's commissions of inquiry - Law & Society Trust
sri lanka's commissions of inquiry - Law & Society Trust
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Time Period 258 It is recommended that when detainees or surrendees are sent to a Rehabilitation Centre<br />
they should be made aware <strong>of</strong> their period <strong>of</strong> stay in the Centre and their date <strong>of</strong> release. It is<br />
desirable that whenever a detainee or surrendee reaches a particular level <strong>of</strong> rehabilitation<br />
for the Commissioner-General to recommend his or her release even before the specified<br />
date. Such provision will certainly have a telling effect on their conduct during their stay<br />
in the Rehabilitation Centre. In deciding the period <strong>of</strong> rehabilitation their civil status also<br />
should be taken into consideration. 259<br />
Children<br />
Separation from Adults In the case <strong>of</strong> ex-child combatants and children, in order to safe guard their dignity,<br />
confidentiality and to provide them with special care and attention, they should be<br />
separated from the adults in rehabilitation. 260<br />
Specialised Staff In addition, the staff working with these children should be selected with care and be<br />
given specialised training. 261<br />
258.<br />
“One <strong>of</strong> the main grievances <strong>of</strong> the inmates at Bindunuwewa was the uncertainty <strong>of</strong> their period <strong>of</strong> rehabilitation. Even the women surrendees<br />
at "Meth Sevana" in Gangodawila are unaware <strong>of</strong> their date <strong>of</strong> release.”<br />
259.<br />
Commission Report, 2001, p.200 (3).<br />
260.<br />
“It must be borne in mind that Sri Lanka is a signatory to the "Convention <strong>of</strong> the Rights <strong>of</strong> the Child" which lays down that "in accordance<br />
with their obligations under International Humanitarian <strong>Law</strong>s in armed conflict State should take all feasible measures to ensure protection,<br />
and care <strong>of</strong> children affected by armed conflict." Commission Report, 2001, p. 201 (6(a)).<br />
261.<br />
Commission Report, 2001, p.201 (6(b)).<br />
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