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A/HRC/31/CRP.1 19 (i) Ensure that all deaths in custody or allegations of torture or other ill treatment are promptly, thoroughly, transparently and independently investigated in line with international standards, with perpetrators held to account. Medical reports and all other evidence resulting from such investigations must be accessible to the next of kin; (j) Ensure that upon completion of all post-mortem examinations essential to an investigation into a death, the body should be returned to the next of kin in a manner that is fully respectful of the dignity of the deceased, so that funeral rites or other customary procedures can be conducted with the least possible delay; (k) Victims of torture and families of deceased prisoners must be afforded reparations and compensation; (l) Ensure that accurate detention records are kept for all places of detention, and make this information available to the next of kin and international organizations collecting information on missing persons; (m) Cooperate with the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances as well as the UN Committee against Torture under the follow-up procedure and provide information requested by the Special Rapporteur for Follow-up on Concluding Observation in compliance with the Convention against Torture; (n) Provide immediate and unimpeded access for the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and other recognized organizations that monitor treatment of detainees and prison conditions to all detention facilities, official and unofficial, including impromptu visits; (o) Allow the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic and other organizations with a relevant mandate unfettered and independent access to its entire territory. 107. The commission recommends that anti-Government armed groups: (a) As a matter of urgency, comply with human rights and humanitarian law standards; particularly, put an end to illicit trials, torture and summary executions of persons deprived of their liberty; (b) Refrain from kidnappings and hostage taking, and conduct akin to enforced disappearance; (c) Take urgent measures to discipline or dismiss individuals under their command responsible for such acts. (d) Provide immediate and unimpeded access for the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and other recognized organizations that monitor treatment of detainees and prison conditions to all detention facilities, including impromptu visits; 108. The commission recommends that Jabhat Al-Nusra and ISIS: (a) Reject violent means in relation to the application of religious law, with due respect for a diversity of religious groups and practices; (b) As a matter of urgency, comply with human rights and humanitarian law standards; particularly, put an end to illicit trials, torture and summary executions of persons deprived of their liberty; (c) Refrain from kidnappings and hostage taking, and conduct akin to enforced disappearance