Situation during visit (See E/CN.4/2006/6/Add.5) Steps taken in previous years (See A/HRC/4/33/Add.2 and A/HRC/7/3/Add.2) Steps taken since December 2007/current situation TRC and the Disappearances Commission. (k) Victims of torture and ill-treatment receive substantial compensation proportionate to the gravity of the physical and mental harm suffered, and adequate medical treatment and rehabilitation Since the 1996 Torture Compensation Act (TCA) entered into force, several decisions to award compensation had been taken. However, compensation was only paid in one case. • • • (l) The declaration be made with respect to article 22 of the No action 2007: Compensation has been awarded in a few cases under the TCA, but has not always been paid to victims or their families, and usually without proper investigations to establish causes and responsibilities Compensation packages depend on what the Government can afford. The Government provided Rupees (Rs.) 1,625,000 (about US$ 21 200) in financial aid to twelve victims who were recommended by the National Human Rights Commission 2006: Compensation awarded by the courts is often not paid out or paid out only after prolonged delays The Special Rapporteur has not received information on the number of indictments and convictions in relation to the crime of torture, on suspensions of suspected officials and other disciplinary actions. • Non-governmental sources: in the 12year history of the TCA, just over 200 victims of torture or their relatives have filed compensation cases with the courts. However, only 52 cases have been decided in favour of the victims, and in only seven cases was the money actually paid to the victim • As part of the peace process, the Government announced that reparation will be provided to victims of the conflict, including torture victims. Chief District Officers (CDOs) are currently registering names of victims or their relatives. However, the criteria for determining who is eligible and how the process will be conducted have not been clarified, and concerns have been raised about the need for relief to be fairly and impartially distributed, and to respect the principle of non-discrimination A/HRC/10/44/Add.5 page 72 Recommendation (E/CN.4/2006/6/Add.5)