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plaque, which was presided over by the Public Prosecutor of the Republic and was
honored by the attendance of the victims’ next-of-kin. The State provided a compact
disc containing photographs and a video of the ceremony. Colombia requested the Court
to declare compliance with this reparation measure.
17.
The representatives noted that this measure was fulfilled in good faith by the
State, as the State unveiled a new plaque at the Office of the Public Prosecutor —the
text and location of which were previously agreed upon with the victims' next-of-kin.
They requested the Court to declare that the State’s compliance with this reparation
measure.
18.
The Commission took note of the information presented by the State and the
representatives and the fact that the representatives requested the Court to declare
compliance with this measure.
19.
In accordance with information provided by the parties, the Tribunal considers
that the State has fully complied with this reparation measure and emphasizes that it
fulfilled the measure while constantly seeking mutual agreement with the
representatives of the victims and their next-of-kin.
To report, in a judicial branch television program, on the events of the case, the State’s
partial recognition of responsibility, and the Judgment.
20.
Regarding the obligation by which the judicial branch television program shall
report on the events of the case, the State’s partial recognition of responsibility, and the
Judgment (paragraph 277(I)(4) of the Judgment), none of the parties forwarded
information on this measure. Therefore, the Court deems it necessary for the State to
present detailed information on the matter, and for the representatives and the
Commission to present their observations on the information provided by the State.
To set up a diploma in Human Rights that include a study of this case
21.
In relation to the measure to set up, for one time only, a diploma in Human
Rights at the Escuela Superior de Administración Pública [Higher Education School of
Public Administration ] (ESAP), which will include a study of this case (paragraph
277(I)(5) of the Judgment), the State informed that in a meeting held in June 2008,
said Higher Education School presented the curriculum of the diploma to be taught and
the representatives expressed their approval of its design and structure. In a report of
April 14, 2009, it stated that said Higher Education School is following procedures to
begin to offer the diploma course.
22.
In a brief of May 22, 2009, the representatives noted that “some steps have been
taken in order to implement this reparation measure,” but that it has not been fulfilled
as of yet.
23.
The Commission indicated that “it note[d] with satisfaction” the information
presented by the State on the execution of activities to honor the commitments made,
as well as the observations made by representatives that confirm the progress made to
that end “and [that] it [was] waiting for information on the effective and full
implementation of all the aspects of the reparation".
24.
The Court values that, according to the information provided by the parties, the
State has taken steps to make progress towards compliance with this measure.