Strengthening democracy and advancing human rights through the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission that will consider the key recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will pave the way forward for Sierra Leone.

If a decision is taken to try Mr Taylor in the Hague, witnesses and experts will be given all facilities to be able to appear before the trial chamber.

We are awaiting the result of the draft resolution on whether Charles Taylor should be taken to The Hague to stand trial.