on 12 may 2011 the european parliament passed resolution p7 ta(2011)0242 in which it expressed "concern at the serious nature of the allegations in the un report" and acknowledged the panel's findings. the resolution took the view that "the allegations contained in the un panel of experts' report warrant a full, impartial and transparent investigation". the resolution urged the sri lankan government to implement the panel's recommendations and "to commence genuine investigations into the violations of international humanitarian and human rights law allegedly committed by both sides".