Human Rights Law and Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law; remedies for gross violations of international human rights law include the victims‟ right to adequate, effective and prompt reparation for harm suffered.25 130. Adequate, effective and prompt reparation is intended to promote justice by redressing gross violations of international human rights law. A State shall provide reparation to victims for acts or omissions which can be AC HP R attributed to the State and constitute gross violations of international human rights law.26 Full and effective reparation should be provided to victims of violations of international human rights law as laid out in principles 19 to 23, which include the following forms: restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, satisfaction and guarantees of non-repetition. 131. According to principle 20, compensation should be provided for “any economically assessable damage”, such as “physical or mental harm”; “lost opportunities, including employment, education and social benefits”; “material damages and loss of earnings, including loss of earning potential”; “moral damage”; and “costs required for legal or expert assistance, medicine and medical services, and psychological and social services”. Satisfaction includes a “public apology, including acknowledgement of the facts and acceptance of responsibility” 132. With respect to Lameck Chemvura who died as a result of unsanctioned activities by members of the national army of the Respondent State, there are, however, principles recognized by international law that attach legal responsibility to a State for acts committed by officials not acting on behalf of UNGA Res. 60/147: 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 26 Id, principle 15 25 36

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