UN Security Council
2005

(S/2005/72) that are on the agenda of the Security Council, and then, in close consultation with countries concerned, to apply it to parties in other situations of armed conflict listed in the annexes to the Secretary-General’s report (S/2005/72), bearing in mind the discussion of the Security Council and the views expressed by Member States, in particular during the annual debate on Children and Armed Conflict, and also taking into account the findings and recommendations of an independent review on the implementation of the mechanism to be reported to the Security Council by 31 July 2006. The independent review will include: (a) An assessment of the overall effectiveness of the mechanism, as well as the timeliness, accuracy, objectivity and reliability of the information compiled through the mechanism; 2 S/RES/1612 (2005) (b) Information on how effectively the mechanism is linked to the work of the Security Council and other organs of the United Nations; (c) Information on the relevance and clarity of the division of responsibilities; (d) Information on the budgetary and other resource implications for United