To discharge its mandate, the Mechanism undertakes a four-part strategy:
1. The Mechanism collects and preserves information, documentation and evidence regarding the most serious international crimes and violations of international law committed in Myanmar since 2011. These include the crime of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
The collection, consolidation and preservation of materials aim to gather evidence that meets general standards of admissibility for criminal proceedings in national, regional or international courts or tribunals against individuals who have allegedly committed serious international crimes and violations of international law in Myanmar. The preservation of materials will prevent the loss of important and relevant information, documentation and evidence.
2. The Mechanism analyses the materials that it collects to establish what crimes were committed and which persons are responsible for those crimes. The Mechanism also uses the materials to prepare case files.
The analysis of materials and the preparation of case files seek to identify specific evidence that may be used by national, regional or international courts or tribunals in potential criminal proceedings against individuals who have allegedly committed serious international crimes and violations of international law in Myanmar.
3. The Mechanism shares certain materials and case files with national, regional or international courts or tribunals which comply with international law standards and which do not impose the death penalty when it is confident that the safety and privacy of witnesses and victims will be respected.
The sharing of materials and case files aim to initiate fair and independent criminal proceedings in national, regional or international courts or tribunals against individuals who have allegedly committed serious international crimes and violations of international law in Myanmar.
4. The Mechanism explains and communicates its mandate and work to relevant stakeholders, including survivors, civil society and the public.
The Mechanism seeks to have an open communication channel with relevant stakeholders, in particular witness and victim groups, in order to receive information and their feedback regarding the work of the Mechanism. The Mechanism’s communications and public information activities are conducted to achieve a better understanding and realistic expectations amongst relevant stakeholders regarding the Mechanism, and in turn, contribute to the effective implementation of the Mechanism’s mandate.
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