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<p>On 21 March the UK introduced a new Resolution rolling over Sri Lanka's commitments
on post conflict reconciliation and accountability at the UN Human Rights Council
in Geneva. The resolution was adopted by consensus, with 42 co-sponsors, including
Sri Lanka.</p><p> </p><p>The new Resolution reaffirms Sri Lanka's commitments under
Resolution 30/1, which welcomes the intention of the Government of Sri Lanka to establish
a judicial mechanism to investigate allegations of violations and abuses, including
the importance of independent and impartial institutions to ensure the credibility
of the mechanisms of the participation of foreign judges, defence lawyers, and authorises
prosecutors and investigators. The UK will continue to support and encourage the Government
of Sri Lanka to ensure full implementation of the UNHRC Resolutions.</p>
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