The commission recommends that the surrender by a white flag bearing group including Nadesan, incidents described by ‘Channel 4’ television and the arrest and subsequent killing of the 12 year old son of Prabhakaran, should be investigated.

The Paranagama commission, appointed by ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa has made the following recommendation to investigate alleged war crimes and human rights violations.

A separate court under the Supreme Court and a truth and reconciliation commission should be set up to investigate war crimes charges.

Following an initial judicial investigation, the truth commission should have powers to summon persons against whom there is cause for action.

This commission should have powers to pardon persons who make confessions and speak the truth.

The accused should have the option of choosing between the commission and the court.

If the commission considers a confession to be inadequate, it should be able to refer the person to court.

Legal action should be carried out as per Sri Lanka’s laws relating to other criminal cases.

A person found guilty should have the right to appeal the verdict.

Since this issue has reached international proportions, it is important to form an interim body involving international observations.