In addition UNHCR has an important advisory role. Recently this has involved detailed comment on the revisions to the 2004 ICRRA and giving specific legal advice, for example on the standard of proof in sur place claims, as well as submitting advisory opinions in court proceedings. Whilst public and media attention focuses on the mandating role of UNHCR it is clear that the scope of its activities is much wider and covers such activities as providing training and lectures for NGOs, lawyers, IB staff and universities. UNHCR’s work in monitoring the application of the Convention and promoting minimum standards in the refugee recognition system is set out in the UNHCR Executive Committee summaries of the Country Operations Plan for Japan.