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A/HRC/19/69 24 Rapporteur, should maintain and update the confidential database established by the commission. B. Reconciliation, accountability and reparation 136. The commission recommends that the Syrian Arab Republic carry out profound political, justice and security sector reforms. These should include the removal of legal and institutional obstacles to the independence of the judiciary; the abolition of immunities from prosecution enjoyed by members of the military and security forces; a credible vetting process to remove officers involved in gross human rights violations from the military and security forces; a comprehensive reform of the Penal Code; the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court; and the adoption of domestic legislation consistent with it. 137. The Syrian people, on the basis of broad, inclusive and credible consultations, should determine, within the framework provided by international law, the process and mechanisms to achieve reconciliation, truth and accountability for gross violations occurring since March 2011, as well as reparations and effective remedies for the victims. Women, minorities and victims groups should be adequately represented. 138. The process should provide for reparation and effective remedies for victims and their families. The international community should contribute to make adequate reparation possible. 139. The commission recommends that the Syrian Arab Republic seek technical assistance with regard to reform and consultation processes and related training for policymakers, judges, prosecutors and security sector officials from the United Nations, in particular OHCHR. To facilitate the process to achieve reconciliation and accountability, the international community should consider implementing the jurisdiction of suitable international justice mechanisms