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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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