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suggestive <strong>of</strong> a pattern <strong>of</strong> reprisal killings by members <strong>of</strong> the armed<br />

forces. The Board does not speak to this issue.<br />

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS:<br />

Where there was sufficient evidence, cases were referred to the<br />

Inspector General <strong>of</strong> Police (IGP) and commanders <strong>of</strong> the relevant<br />

forces.<br />

The Board requested the service commanders and the IGP “to strictly<br />

adhere to the provisions <strong>of</strong> the Emergency Regulations when arrests<br />

are made to ensure accountability” 91 and stressed the need for the<br />

issuance <strong>of</strong> receipts to the next <strong>of</strong> kin upon arrest.<br />

91.<br />

MoD Report, p. 3.<br />

77

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