3.4 New Format to collect Data relating to Institutionalized Children A new format has been introduced by the Human Rights Commission, in parallel to 2013 International Children’s  Day  (Please  refer  to  Annex  B) The reason for introducing this new format was the non-availability of a proper format to record information of child inmates, as found out during a survey. A format of this nature would not only facilitate the record of information of child inmates but would also provide an opportunity to formulate policies for them and to use such policies in a favourable manner in addressing their issues. The Commission held discussions with the Central Government and Provincial Commissioners of Probation for the purpose of preparing this format. It was revealed during the discussions that there were shortcomings in reporting. This format is available in all three languages, i.e., Sinhala, Tamil and English and measures were taken to disseminate copies to public institutions such   as   the   Ministry   of   Child   Development   and   Women’s   Affairs.   Department of Probation and Social Services, Department of Prisons, the Training School for Young Offenders in Ambepussa. 3.5 Registration of Detention Orders According to Section 28 of the Sri Lanka Human Rights Act, it is the duty of the person who issues a detention order to effect an arrest or detention of someone under either the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 28 of 1977 or under a Regulation made under the Public Security Ordinance (Chapter 10) to inform the Commission about such an arrest or a detention. A Register of Detention Orders issued is maintained by the Commission for that purpose. The number of detention orders of which information were communicated to the Commission within the year was 274. Out of them 248 were in respect of males and 26 were in respect of females. Given below are the security units that have provided information to the Commission on such detention orders. 31