88 INTERNATIONAL LEGAL PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICT effectively, promptly, thoroughly and impartially and, where appropriate, take action against those allegedly responsible in accordance with domestic and international law; (c) [p]rovide those who claim to be victims of a human rights or humanitarian law violation with equal and effective access to justice, […] irrespective of who may ultimately be the bearer of responsibility for the violation; and (d) [p]rovide effective remedies to victims, including reparation […]” (para. 3). In particular:  Victims should be treated with humanity and respect for their dignity and human rights, and appropriate measures should be taken to ensure their safety, physical and psychological well-being and privacy, as well as those of their families;  Victims shall have access to judicial remedies, including: (a) equal and effective access to justice; (b) adequate, effective and prompt reparation for harm suffered; and (c) access to relevant information concerning violations and reparation mechanisms;  Furthermore, a victim of a gross violation of international human rights law or of a serious violation of international humanitarian law shall have equal access to an effective judicial remedy as provided for under international law, as well as access to administrative and other bodies;  Victims shall also receive reparation, which should be proportional to the gravity of the violations and the harm suffered. Effective reparation can take the following forms: restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, satisfaction and guarantees of non-repetition. Restitution includes, as appropriate: restoration of liberty, enjoyment of human rights, identity, family life and citizenship, return to one’s place of residence, restoration of employment and return of property;  Finally, victims shall have adequate access to relevant information concerning violations and reparation mechanisms.

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