well as scientific techniques and other best practices for the professional discharge of their functions. UNDP’s human security programme could have a substantial contribution. (y) The proposed constitutional amendment that would permit the federal Government to seek Appeal Court authorization to assume jurisdiction over crimes involving violations of internationally recognized human rights should be adopted. This would entail increased resources for federal prosecutorial authorities. (z) corruption was widespread. day-to-day practice. Without the combined elements of profound reforms of the criminal justice system; increased professionalization of law-enforcement officers, through better recruitment, training, oversight and control; a shift in policy by state and federal governments; and the full investigation and prosecution of all cases of human rights violations, these violations will persist. Non-governmental sources: This amendment has now been approved by Congress as part of a wider judicial reform package, and is in force. Under the amendment, the first case submitted to the Appeals Court (Superior Tribunal de Justicia), concerning the death of Sister Dorothy Stang in Pará, was turned down on the basis that at the time of submission there was not enough proof of state incapacity or inertia in the investigation. In São Paulo, the Sapopemba Human Rights Centre has used the threat of seeking an Appeal Court authorization to unblock a torture case subjected to unnecessary delays in the respective state Supreme Court. Non-governmental sources: This legislation has been adopted and would in theory allow the federalization of human rights cases. However, though some cases have been submitted to the head of the federal prosecution system for evaluation, none have been federalized (by the Superior Tribunal de Justiça) to date. Non-governmental sources: There is no current information on this issue. The Government should Non-governmental sources: There is no 25 A/HRC/13/39/Add.6 Federal funding of police and penal establishments should take account of the existing structures to guarantee respect for the rights of those in detention. Federal funds should be available to implement the recommendations. (aa)