UN Secretariat (Library Building, L-0330 L)

Secretariat of the Panel of Experts

 Dear Sir, Madam,

Thank you for writing to the Secretary-General's Panel of Experts. The

Panel appreciates the time you have taken to your share your contribution

with it.The responses to a number of frequently asked questions are thus set out

below.

Q.:  Can I write in Sinhala or Tamil?

A.:  Yes, though English, being the Panel's working language, is

preferred. 

Q.:  Is my submission confidential?

A.:  Yes, your submission will be treated as confidential. Neither your

name nor identifying particulars will be specified in the Panel's report.

Q.:  When will the Panel make its report?

A.:  The Panel anticipates submitting its report in January 2011.

Q.:  Will the Panel's report be made public?

A.:  The report is to the United Nations Secretary-General. He will decide

whether to make the report public.

Q.:  Can I speak to the Panel in person?

A.:  The Panel has a limited time for its work and has therefore chosen to

request contributions in the written form detailed in the notice.

Q.:  Can I make multiple submissions?

A.:  You are requested to raise all issues you wish to raise within the

one, single submission.

Q:        Can I send my submission in hard copy to a physical address?

A.:  Yes. You may send materials to the following address within the

timeframe set out in the notice:

            Secretary-General's Panel of Experts on Sri Lanka

            UN Secretariat (Library Building, L-0330 L)

            New York, NY 10017

            United States of America

Q:    Can I submit non-written materials, such as photographs and film

clips?

A.:  Yes. Please enclose such materials as attachments to your email or

mail them to the above address.

Thank you again for taking this opportunity to be in contact with the

Panel.

Yours sincerely,

Secretariat of the Panel of Experts