To take steps to implement recommendations issued by the Commission to the Department of Police. To take proper action on non – submission of reports and failure to attend by the OICs of following Police Stations for inquiries held by the Commission. Police stations of Matugama, Panadura (South), Wattala, Pliyandala, Kohuwala, Kalutara (South), Payagala, Kadawatha, and Peliyagoda. Take measures on frequent arrests carried out in the district of Trincomalee. Proper maintenance of records on detainees at Police Stations. Improvement of conditions of cells in following Police Stations. Velvetithurai, Ellavalai, Palai, Poonaharin, Mulamkavil, and Nachchikuda. To take steps to fulfill the requirement of Tamil speaking female Police officers at following Police Stations. Agreeing to frame charges against persons remanded for longer periods. 4.4 Relationship with International Organizations. Initiating work with the Commonwealth Secretariat. The Secretary General, Kamalesh Sharma of the Commonwealth Secretariat met with the Chairman and Commissioners of the Human Rights Commission on 12.02.2013 and discussed matters on activities of the Commission. Mr. Sharma expressed consent during the discussions to extend support of the Commonwealth Secretariat to develop democracy and human rights in Sri Lanka. He particularly mentioned the fact that the doors should be opened to work with civil organization which would lead to provision of better services to the public. 43

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