memory of the disappeared victim, and implementing an appropriate program of
psychosocial care of his next-of-kin.
Bring the domestic legislation into line with inter-American standards
regarding the definition and prosecution of the crime of forced disappearance of
persons, in the terms of paragraph 176 of the report.
4.
Adopt the measures necessary to prevent the recurrence of similar events in
the future, in keeping with the duty to prevent violations and to guarantee the
human rights recognized in the American Convention and all other applicable interAmerican instruments. In particular, implement permanent programs on human
rights and international humanitarian law in the schools for training the Armed
Forces.
5.
Publicly acknowledge its international responsibility and publicly apologize
for the violations declared in the report.
6.
In addition to the need to obtain justice, the Commission notes that this case involves issues
of inter-American public order. Specifically, the case will enable the Honorable Court to rule on the
systematic and widespread use of forced disappearance during the Peruvian armed conflict and the
special impact which, according to the Truth Commission, it had in the department of Ayacucho. In
addition, the case presents a series of factors of impunity that are in need of an express
pronouncement by the Court. In particular, the Commission notes the interpretation of the criminal
statute definition of forced disappearance of persons under the principle of legality and nonretroactivity, mindful of the nature of the perpetrator.
As these issues have a significant impact on the inter-American public order, as per Article
35(1)(f) of the Rules of Procedure of the Inter-American Court, the Commission takes this
opportunity to offer the following expert witness statements:
Expert whose name will be provided soon, who will testify on the international
standards applicable to the apparent tension between the application of the criminal statute
definition of forced disappearance of persons and the principle of legality and non-retroactivity.
Expert whose name will be provided soon, who will testify on the relationship between
the measures of reparation domestically and those provided for internationally as the result of the
determination of responsibility of a state.
The curriculum vitae of the experts offered will be included in the attachments to Report on
the Merits 34/13. The Commission informs the Court of the following information regarding those
who have served as petitioners throughout the case:
Cipriana Huamaní Anampa and Asociación Pro Derechos Humanos
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