The Northern Province's Chief Minister CV Wigneswaran said Sri Lanka does not have judges or prosecutors to deal with war crimes cases.
Speaking after the release of the UN's report calling for a hybrid mechanism with international judges, Mr Wigneswaran, a former supreme court judge himself, said there was no judge in Sri Lanka who would find fault with the military.
The chief minister welcomed the OHCHR report and said he was happy it called for international participation.
Mr Wigneswaran also welcomed the resolution passed in Tamil Nadu's assembly, which called for an international inquiry.
“We thank Selvi Jayalalithaa for the extreme concern she has shown over our situation. It augurs well for the future. It demonstrates a sense of togetherness that exists between Tamils all over the world,
“The resolution of the Tamil Nadu assembly is on the lines of the resolution the Northern Provincial Council passed earlier this month,” he said.