Island of Impunity?: Investigation into International Crimes in the Final Stages of the Sri Lankan Civil War

Glenn Porter, Steven Freeland

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Abstract

The International Crimes Evidence Project (ICEP), a project of PIAC, was established to conduct objective, independent investigations into serious alleged violations of international law in the Asia-Pacific region. ICEP has recently undertaken an investigation into alleged war crimes and other breaches of international law committed during the final months of the Sri Lankan civil war in 2008-2009. ICEP aims to contribute to accountability for violations of international law and achieving justice for victims of alleged crimes committed during the civil war. ICEP’s investigation is independent and impartial. ICEP’s work has been guided by its Committee of Experts, comprising some of the world’s leading experts on international criminal law and war crimes investigations. A 2013 UN Human Rights Council (HRC) resolution required the Sri Lankan Government to report back to the HRC on its alleged violations of international law by March 2014. ICEP prepared a report to assist UN HRC member states in their consideration of the final stages of the civil war and post-conflict accountability and justice.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationSydney, N.S.W.
PublisherPublic Interest Advocacy Centre
Number of pages253
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Bibliographical note

© Copyright Public Interest Advocacy Centre Ltd. PIAC provides this report to you for the purpose of assisting in the process of deliberating on and discussing the need for accountability for alleged international crimes and related events that took place in the final stages of the Sri Lankan civil war, including through the UN Human Rights Council process. PIAC authorises you to use this report only for that purpose.

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