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The UN BASIC PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES ON THE RIGHT TO A REMEDY AND REPARATION (Van Boven-Bassiouni Principles, GA Res 60/147 of 2005) recognise victim rights including:

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Correct answer: A.
1. The UN Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Gross Violations of International Human Rights Law and Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law were adopted by GA Resolution 60/147 on 16 December 2005. 2. Forms of reparation under Principle 18-23: 3. (i) RESTITUTION — restoring the victim to the original situation before violation; 4. (ii) COMPENSATION — economically assessable damage (physical, mental, lost opportunity, material damage, moral damage, costs of expert assistance); 5. (iii) REHABILITATION — medical and psychological care, legal and social services; 6. (iv) SATISFACTION — effective measures aimed at cessation, verification of facts, public apology, judicial sanctions, commemorations; 7. (v) GUARANTEES OF NON-REPETITION — civilian control over armed forces, judicial independence, training, codes of conduct, dispute resolution mechanisms. 8. Hence option B is correct. _Source: UDHR 1948 / ICCPR 1966 / ICESCR 1966 / CAT 1984 / CEDAW 1979 / CRC 1989 / PHRA 1993 / Constitution Part III — GA Resolution 60/147, 16 December 2005 (Basic Principles on Reparation)_
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