"We have been continuously engaged with the government of Sri Lanka on matters address in the resolution, " said a U.S State Department official.

WSJ: U.N. Body Backs Resolution Condemning Sri Lanka

He said he did not want his officers to feel "pushed down the route" of issuing a fixed penalty notice, "if there's a better resolution to be had which will better address the needs of the victims and the community - and crucially stop the offending".

BBC: North Wales Police chief to step up restorative justice

U.S. and Russian officials are negotiating a Security Council resolution to address the violence in Syria.

WSJ: New Bid to Stifle Iran Aid to Syria