A panel with international legal experts has been nominated to monitor the design and implementation of the transitional justice mechanisms in Sri Lanka.
The Monitoring Accountability Panel (MAP) is comprised of several legal experts with experience in international criminal law and human rights, national war crimes courts, and regional criminal cases, a statement by the TGTE said.
"The MAP will provide independent monitoring, advice, and recommendations, focusing on the effectiveness of accountability measures from a victims’ perspective. It will also consider issues of fair trial and due process for suspects and accused persons. The views and recommendations of the Panel will enable victims and other stakeholders to participate more effectively in the process and thus enhance the legitimacy of the measures," the statement said.
The members of the panel are Marie Guiraud (France), Peter Haynes QC (UK), Richard Rogers (UK), Heather Ryan (USA), and Justice Ajit Prakash Shah (India), with Geoffrey Robertson QC (UK) acting as consultant to the panel.
See the full statement here.