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5ae2cc70-f849-46c5-bd79-cc0854e07feb | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Participa... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Gender-based violence 18.While welcoming the National Strategy for Gender Equality (2021–2030),other legal, political and institutional improvements in the protection of women and girls against domestic violence and the information provided by the State Party regarding the number of court cases on gender-based violence... | 18. While welcoming the National Strategy for Gender Equality (2021–2030), other legal, political and institutional improvements in the protection of women and girls against domestic violence and the information provided by the State Party regarding the number of court cases on gender-based violence, the Committee rema... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 5ae2cc70-f849-46c5-bd79-cc0854e07feb |
a0114876-f9a6-49a4-b12f-fd717f00561b | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & g... | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable ... | Gender-based violence 19. The Committee should: (a) Ensure that all acts of gender-based violence and domestic violence, including those involving actions and omissions by State authorities or other entities that engage the international responsibility of the State Party under the Convention, are thoroughly and promptl... | 19. The Committee should: (a) Ensure that all acts of gender-based violence and domestic violence, including those involving actions and omissions by State authorities or other entities that engage the international responsibility of the State Party under the Convention, are thoroughly and promptly investigated, includ... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: a0114876-f9a6-49a4-b12f-fd717f00561b |
dbe4b955-0152-48b3-ac51-9ddc32fa4d1a | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Trafficking in persons 20.While taking into account the information provided by the State Party regarding the National Anti-trafficking Strategy 2024–2030 and the amendments to the Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code, the Committee is concerned about the absence of a specific law for the protection of victims of ... | 20. While taking into account the information provided by the State Party regarding the National Anti-trafficking Strategy 2024–2030 and the amendments to the Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code, the Committee is concerned about the absence of a specific law for the protection of victims of trafficking, the low n... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: dbe4b955-0152-48b3-ac51-9ddc32fa4d1a |
018908bd-6eb8-47de-bf6c-78c070c1207b | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Trafficking in persons 21. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To c ontinue to take effective measures to increase protection for victims of trafficking in persons, including by a dopting specific legislation to ensure the effective protection of victims of trafficking ; (b) To p revent and promptly, thoroughly an... | 21. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To continue to take effective measures to increase protection for victims of trafficking in persons, including by a dopting specific legislation to ensure the effective protection of victims of trafficking ; (b) To prevent and promptly, thoroughly and impartially investigate... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 018908bd-6eb8-47de-bf6c-78c070c1207b |
6b9e1c93-2d0f-4403-8d38-2c24676b5ac2 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Excessive use of force 22.The Committee notes with concern reports of the excessive use of force and physical violence by police, such as kicks and beatings with police batons, causing serious injuries, leading to hospitalization. The Committee is concerned about reports of intimidation against protesters that reported... | 22. The Committee notes with concern reports of the excessive use of force and physical violence by police, such as kicks and beatings with police batons, causing serious injuries, leading to hospitalization. The Committee is concerned about reports of intimidation against protesters that reportedly led to arbitrary ar... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 6b9e1c93-2d0f-4403-8d38-2c24676b5ac2 |
bae5e581-b675-4980-8ef8-70911047c7fd | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Preventive Mechan... | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Excessive use of force 23. The State Party should: (a) Carry out prompt, impartial, thorough and effective investigations into all allegations of excessive use of force, including ill-treatment, by law enforcement officers, and ensure that those suspected of having committed such acts are immediately suspended from the... | 23. The State Party should: (a) Carry out prompt, impartial, thorough and effective investigations into all allegations of excessive use of force, including ill-treatment, by law enforcement officers, and ensure that those suspected of having committed such acts are immediately suspended from their duties throughout th... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: bae5e581-b675-4980-8ef8-70911047c7fd |
593cc589-b5ca-4c16-a84f-c4387de7e63f | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Media",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Protection of journalists and human rights defenders 24.The Committee is concerned about reports of instances of intimidation, harassment, threats and violence by politicians, judges, police officers and other government officials, as well asby organized criminal groups, against journalists and human rights defenders (... | 24. The Committee is concerned about reports of instances of intimidation, harassment, threats and violence by politicians, judges, police officers and other government officials, as well asby organized criminal groups, against journalists and human rights defenders (art.16). | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 593cc589-b5ca-4c16-a84f-c4387de7e63f |
01b82171-a7ba-4d20-9e21-fafe764feb2a | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Media"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Protection of journalists and human rights defenders 25. The State Party should ensure that all journalists and human rights defenders are able to carry out their legitimate work in an enabling environment, free from intimidation or other forms of harassment. The State Party should vigorously, promptly, thoroughly and ... | 25. The State Party should ensure that all journalists and human rights defenders are able to carry out their legitimate work in an enabling environment, free from intimidation or other forms of harassment. The State Party should vigorously, promptly, thoroughly and impartially investigate all allegations of intimidati... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 01b82171-a7ba-4d20-9e21-fafe764feb2a |
4f77789e-b672-478e-8bb2-4b53ec615e2a | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Access to complaint mechanisms 26.While noting information about inspections by the Ombudsman, the Parliamentary Committee and other bodies that address complaints from detainees, as well as a phone line that is available to them, the Committee regrets the lack of information regarding the establishment of an independe... | 26. While noting information about inspections by the Ombudsman, the Parliamentary Committee and other bodies that address complaints from detainees, as well as a phone line that is available to them, the Committee regrets the lack of information regarding the establishment of an independent and effective mechanism for... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 4f77789e-b672-478e-8bb2-4b53ec615e2a |
78409f04-d497-44eb-8559-34aec537fd0a | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to complaint mechanisms 27. The Committee recommends that the State Party accelerate its efforts to ensure that: (a) An independent and effective c omplaint mechanism is available in all places of detention, including by ensuring confidential and unhindered access to such mechanism in complete confidentiality; (... | 27. The Committee recommends that the State Party accelerate its efforts to ensure that: (a) An independent and effective complaint mechanism is available in all places of detention, including by ensuring confidential and unhindered access to such mechanism in complete confidentiality; (b) Information about the possibi... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 78409f04-d497-44eb-8559-34aec537fd0a |
5476d19e-8947-4668-9c05-8d310b2bd7d3 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Prompt, independent and thorough investigations 28.The Committee remains concerned about the limited data available on investigation into torture and ill-treatment and the unlawful use of force by the police and reiterates its concern about the absence of independent and effective investigations into the allegations of... | 28. The Committee remains concerned about the limited data available on investigation into torture and ill-treatment and the unlawful use of force by the police and reiterates its concern about the absence of independent and effective investigations into the allegations of torture and ill-treatment by law enforcement o... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 5476d19e-8947-4668-9c05-8d310b2bd7d3 |
9f96b16a-244a-4d0d-9ed5-3bb7b306c08c | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Prompt, independent and thorough investigations 29. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take all appropriate measures to ensure that all allegations of torture and ill-treatment by the police are investigated promptly and thoroughly by independent bodies and that those suspected of having committed such ... | 29. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take all appropriate measures to ensure that all allegations of torture and ill-treatment by the police are investigated promptly and thoroughly by independent bodies and that those suspected of having committed such acts are immediately suspended from their duties... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 9f96b16a-244a-4d0d-9ed5-3bb7b306c08c |
9fdec76d-b7cb-43a7-ad0f-d472e8390284 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence"
] | Juvenile justice 30.While acknowledging the progress in the legal and policy framework that prohibits torture against and ill-treatment of children, including the Act on Child Rights and Protection, the Criminal Justice for Children Code, the Cross-Sectoral Justice for Children Strategy and the Child Rights Agenda, the... | 30. While acknowledging the progress in the legal and policy framework that prohibits torture against and ill-treatment of children, including the Act on Child Rights and Protection, the Criminal Justice for Children Code, the Cross-Sectoral Justice for Children Strategy and the Child Rights Agenda, the Committee is co... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 9fdec76d-b7cb-43a7-ad0f-d472e8390284 |
df9ba6de-b862-41f5-a6ca-97d9216bebe6 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Cooperation with international organizations",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Juvenile justice 31. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Redouble its efforts to ensure that the detention of children in conflict with the law is a measure of last resort and that conditions of such detention comply fully with the relevant international human rights standards, including the United Natio... | 31. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Redouble its efforts to ensure that the detention of children in conflict with the law is a measure of last resort and that conditions of such detention comply fully with the relevant international human rights standards, including the United Nations Rules for the ... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: df9ba6de-b862-41f5-a6ca-97d9216bebe6 |
ffa95076-ba50-4761-96e4-5670e80ebe43 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Past human rights violations and impunity 32.The Committee notes the estimate of more than 5,500 individuals executed and 6,000 people missingunder the former communist regime of the State Party between 1944 and 1991 and the steps taken by the State Party toaddress these violations.Taking note of the observations of th... | 32. The Committee notes the estimate of more than 5,500 individuals executed and 6,000 people missingunder the former communist regime of the State Party between 1944 and 1991 and the steps taken by the State Party toaddress these violations. Taking note of the observations of theCommittee on Enforced Disappearances an... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: ffa95076-ba50-4761-96e4-5670e80ebe43 |
31828257-4823-454a-9d26-1c1206c0268c | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Past human rights violations and impunity 33. The Committee encourages the State Party to strengthen its efforts to effectively shed light on the enforced disappearances that took place during the communist regime, regarding the fate and the whereabouts of the disappeared persons, and to consider investigating such cri... | 33. The Committee encourages the State Party to strengthen its efforts to effectively shed light on the enforced disappearances that took place during the communist regime, regarding the fate and the whereabouts of the disappeared persons, and to consider investigating such crimes, prosecuting those responsible and pro... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 31828257-4823-454a-9d26-1c1206c0268c |
cbdead0d-62ba-4b2a-8d56-1640bdc8eb56 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Training of law enforcement personnel 34.While noting information on the training of police, prison staff and immigration officers, the Committee regrets the lack of detailed information on the programmes regarding the prohibition of torture and other relevant topics of concern under the Convention aimed at all law enf... | 34. While noting information on the training of police, prison staff and immigration officers, the Committee regrets the lack of detailed information on the programmes regarding the prohibition of torture and other relevant topics of concern under the Convention aimed at all law enforcement personnel, civil or military... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: cbdead0d-62ba-4b2a-8d56-1640bdc8eb56 |
6a286b5b-df31-4ff8-ae44-ea74f7343f32 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Training of law enforcement personnel 35. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Provide mandatory training on the provisions of the Convention for all law enforcement personnel, civil or military, medical personnel, judges, prosecutors and other public officials and persons who may be involved with persons... | 35. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Provide mandatory training on the provisions of the Convention for all law enforcement personnel, civil or military, medical personnel, judges, prosecutors and other public officials and persons who may be involved with persons deprived of their liberty, and develo... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 6a286b5b-df31-4ff8-ae44-ea74f7343f32 |
46299ddf-444a-42e8-b523-6e540abc6be4 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including ... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Redress 36.While welcomingthe amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code introduced under Act No. 35/2017 to improve the rights and status of victims of crime, and the creation of the special fund to prevent organized crime and to promote the rehabilitation and integration of victims of trafficking, the Committee regret... | 36. While welcomingthe amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code introduced under Act No. 35/2017 to improve the rights and status of victims of crime, and the creation of the special fund to prevent organized crime and to promote the rehabilitation and integration of victims of trafficking, the Committee regrets the l... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 46299ddf-444a-42e8-b523-6e540abc6be4 |
5a7e0f01-e966-42b1-bad4-6b553a6aae0b | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading tr... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Redress 37. The Committee recommends that the State Party continue taking legal and other related measures to ensure that victims of torture and ill-treatment, including victims of the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers, victims of violent crime, sexual and gender-based violence and trafficking in perso... | 37. The Committee recommends that the State Party continue taking legal and other related measures to ensure that victims of torture and ill-treatment, including victims of the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers, victims of violent crime, sexual and gender-based violence and trafficking in persons, obta... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 5a7e0f01-e966-42b1-bad4-6b553a6aae0b |
7186e3fa-2207-481a-a0bd-305133393cfd | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Asylum-seekers and unaccompanied minors 38.The Committee is deeply concerned about the reports concerning the use of violence and arbitrary pushbacks by Albanian border guards, denying asylum-seekers an opportunity to apply for international protection contrary to the Act on Asylum (No. 10/2021), as well as internation... | 38. The Committee is deeply concerned about the reports concerning the use of violence and arbitrary pushbacks by Albanian border guards, denying asylum-seekers an opportunity to apply for international protection contrary to the Act on Asylum (No. 10/2021), as well as international refugee law and international human ... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 7186e3fa-2207-481a-a0bd-305133393cfd |
031e393e-0cad-4c44-8516-5127acc30e2b | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their lib... | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention",
"Budget & resources (f... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Asylum-seekers and unaccompanied minors 39. The State Party should uphold the principle of non-refoulement by ensuring that, in practice, no one may be expelled, returned or extradited to another State where there are substantial grounds for believing that he or she would be in danger of being subjected to torture. To ... | 39. The State Party should uphold the principle of non-refoulement by ensuring that, in practice, no one may be expelled, returned or extradited to another State where there are substantial grounds for believing that he or she would be in danger of being subjected to torture. To this end, it urges the State Party to: (... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 031e393e-0cad-4c44-8516-5127acc30e2b |
fabe6808-8d2c-45f3-9bd4-13781452a16c | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to food",
"Conditions of detention",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food"
] | Immigration detention centres 40.The Committee is concerned about the poor conditions in the Karreç immigration detention centre, relating to staffing, infrastructure, food and hygiene standards. The Committee expresses its concern about the 2023 protocol between the Governments of Albania and Italy on migrant detentio... | 40. The Committee is concerned about the poor conditions in the Karreç immigration detention centre, relating to staffing, infrastructure, food and hygiene standards. The Committee expresses its concern about the 2023 protocol between the Governments of Albania and Italy on migrant detention facilities in Albania, mana... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: fabe6808-8d2c-45f3-9bd4-13781452a16c |
89ec52f4-a2f4-45f6-a85b-e2860c92ff48 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Immigration detention centres 41. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that detention for the purposes of deportation is applied only as a last resort, when determined to be strictly necessary and proportionate in the light of an individual ’ s circumstances , and for the shortest possible period, and that such detention... | 41. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that detention for the purposes of deportation is applied only as a last resort, when determined to be strictly necessary and proportionate in the light of an individual ’ s circumstances , and for the shortest possible period, and that such detention is subject to regular and eff... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 89ec52f4-a2f4-45f6-a85b-e2860c92ff48 |
e44b7193-5742-4b4b-9f07-b64b9fae3a0f | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Follow-up procedure 42. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 28 November 2026, information on follow-up to the Committee ’ s recommendations on excessive use of force, prompt, independent and thorough investigations and immigration detention centres (see paras. 23 (a), 29 (a) and 41 (c) above). In that... | 42. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 28 November 2026, information on follow-up to the Committee ’ s recommendations on excessive use of force, prompt, independent and thorough investigations and immigration detention centres (see paras. 23 (a), 29 (a) and 41 (c) above). In that context, the State ... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: e44b7193-5742-4b4b-9f07-b64b9fae3a0f |
e5c84f2d-bf47-46b7-b856-5e3b852baaa9 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [] | [] | Other issues 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party consider making the declarations under articles 21 and 22 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider inter-State and communications from or on behalf of individuals subject to its jurisdiction who claim to be victi... | 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party consider making the declarations under articles 21 and 22 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider inter-State and communications from or on behalf of individuals subject to its jurisdiction who claim to be victims of a viola... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: e5c84f2d-bf47-46b7-b856-5e3b852baaa9 |
0d5ade94-f1c6-47eb-a4b2-9b43839f2263 | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Media"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Other issues 44. The State Party is requested to widely disseminate the report submitted to the Committee and the present concluding observations, in appropriate languages, through official websites, the media and non-governmental organizations and to inform the Committee about its dissemination activities . | 44. The State Party is requested to widely disseminate the report submitted to the Committee and the present concluding observations, in appropriate languages, through official websites, the media and non-governmental organizations and to inform the Committee about its dissemination activities . | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 0d5ade94-f1c6-47eb-a4b2-9b43839f2263 |
8cc2772f-7e7a-412e-b1d9-8f0115326d6e | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Albania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Other issues 45. The State Party is invited to submit its next report, which will be its fourth, by 28 November 2029. For that purpose, the Committee invites the State Party to accept, by 28 November 2026 , the simplified reporting procedure consisting in the transmittal, by the Committee to the State Party, of a list ... | 45. The State Party is invited to submit its next report, which will be its fourth, by 28 November 2029. For that purpose, the Committee invites the State Party to accept, by 28 November 2026 , the simplified reporting procedure consisting in the transmittal, by the Committee to the State Party, of a list of issues pri... | CAT | Albania | CAT/C/ALB/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3fcf2136-56f7-4aa5-aca1-6459a6ab3bd6 | AnnotationId: 8cc2772f-7e7a-412e-b1d9-8f0115326d6e |
03000b51-30c8-4138-845b-550b4ec83bc5 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Death penalty",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | B.Positive aspects 4.The Committee welcomes the ratification by the State Party, in 2021, of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, along with the ratification, in 2023, of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Cou... | 4. The Committee welcomes the ratification by the State Party, in 2021, of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, along with the ratification, in 2023, of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 03000b51-30c8-4138-845b-550b4ec83bc5 |
8f57f3c3-4055-4af4-8ea9-44a65d392f28 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | B.Positive aspects 5.The Committee also welcomes the State Party’s initiatives to revise and introduce legislation in areas of relevance to the Convention, including: (a)The adoption of the law on prevention of domestic violence, protection of victims of domestic violence and restoration of family solidarity, in 2017, ... | 5. The Committee also welcomes the State Party’s initiatives to revise and introduce legislation in areas of relevance to the Convention, including: (a) The adoption of the law on prevention of domestic violence, protection of victims of domestic violence and restoration of family solidarity, in 2017, along with amendm... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 8f57f3c3-4055-4af4-8ea9-44a65d392f28 |
00c094eb-94b2-450d-a866-c6656cf29be3 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to health"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | B.Positive aspects 6.The Committee commends the State Party’s initiatives to modify its policies and procedures in order to afford greater protection of human rights and to apply the Convention, in particular: (a)The adoption of the 2019–2023 Penitentiary and Probation Strategy, and the subsequent 2024–2026 Penitentiar... | 6. The Committee commends the State Party’s initiatives to modify its policies and procedures in order to afford greater protection of human rights and to apply the Convention, in particular: (a) The adoption of the 2019–2023 Penitentiary and Probation Strategy, and the subsequent 2024–2026 Penitentiary and Probation S... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 00c094eb-94b2-450d-a866-c6656cf29be3 |
ea6d8524-4067-4435-8ce3-262796bd9eb0 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Pending follow-up issues from the previous reporting cycle 7.In its previous concluding observations, the Committee requested the State Party to provide information on its implementation of the Committee’s recommendations on the statute of limitations, amnesty and pardon; the excessive use of force during demonstration... | 7. In its previous concluding observations, the Committee requested the State Party to provide information on its implementation of the Committee’s recommendations on the statute of limitations, amnesty and pardon; the excessive use of force during demonstrations; and deaths in custody, including suicides. In the light... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: ea6d8524-4067-4435-8ce3-262796bd9eb0 |
69eff6e5-6b2c-4fb2-a457-b8ff3fd25f82 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Definition and criminalization of torture 8.The Committee notes with satisfaction the inclusion of article 450 of the State Party’s new Criminal Code, which provides for an expanded definition of torture, along with the inclusion of provisions abolishing the statute of limitations and prohibiting pardons and amnesties ... | 8. The Committee notes with satisfaction the inclusion of article 450 of the State Party’s new Criminal Code, which provides for an expanded definition of torture, along with the inclusion of provisions abolishing the statute of limitations and prohibiting pardons and amnesties for the crime of torture. However, the Co... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 69eff6e5-6b2c-4fb2-a457-b8ff3fd25f82 |
791c6692-2539-43aa-9759-3a3a950325e5 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Definition and criminalization of torture 9. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that the penalties for torture are commensurate with the gravity of the crime, in accordance with article 4 (2) of the Convention. | 9. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that the penalties for torture are commensurate with the gravity of the crime, in accordance with article 4 (2) of the Convention. | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 791c6692-2539-43aa-9759-3a3a950325e5 |
84f1a400-bfb5-4c18-90fa-5356dff19966 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | National human rights institution and national preventive mechanism 10.While acknowledging the recent reaccreditation with “A” status of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions in October 2024, the Committee notes that concerns remain regarding t... | 10. While acknowledging the recent reaccreditation with “A” status of the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions in October 2024, the Committee notes that concerns remain regarding the transparency of the selection and appointment process for member... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 84f1a400-bfb5-4c18-90fa-5356dff19966 |
5254ac16-65b5-4105-b09f-7a2fee8a8ed1 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists"
] | [
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)... | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | National human rights institution and national preventive mechanism 11. The State Party should ensure that the Human Rights Defender has the necessary human and financial resources to execute its mandate, and take all measures needed to guarantee its independence, including by ensuring its full compliance with the prin... | 11. The State Party should ensure that the Human Rights Defender has the necessary human and financial resources to execute its mandate, and take all measures needed to guarantee its independence, including by ensuring its full compliance with the principles relating to the status and functioning of national institutio... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 5254ac16-65b5-4105-b09f-7a2fee8a8ed1 |
9de99087-e08a-4d5b-bc69-f24d1b456fbc | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Fundamental legal safeguards 12.While noting the efforts of the State Party to ensure fundamental legal safeguards against torture and ill-treatment in its domestic legislation, including through the promulgation of a new Criminal Procedure Code, the transfer of all investigative competencies for torture and ill-treatm... | 12. While noting the efforts of the State Party to ensure fundamental legal safeguards against torture and ill-treatment in its domestic legislation, including through the promulgation of a new Criminal Procedure Code, the transfer of all investigative competencies for torture and ill-treatment to the Investigative Com... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 9de99087-e08a-4d5b-bc69-f24d1b456fbc |
db541c62-113a-4466-8095-116f8dac5264 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Private life & privacy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Fundamental legal safeguards 13. The State Party should ensure that all fundamental legal safeguards are guaranteed, both in law and in practice, for all detained persons from the outset of their deprivation of liberty, including: (a) The right to be informed of their rights, including their right to consular assistanc... | 13. The State Party should ensure that all fundamental legal safeguards are guaranteed, both in law and in practice, for all detained persons from the outset of their deprivation of liberty, including: (a) The right to be informed of their rights, including their right to consular assistance, how to exercise those righ... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: db541c62-113a-4466-8095-116f8dac5264 |
d0b4189a-9a60-4757-b182-7cc95bc8bec5 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Stateless persons",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Principle of non-refoulement 14.The Committee notes the incorporation of the principle of non-refoulement and the non-penalization clause of article 31 of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, of 1951, into the new Criminal Code and the new Criminal Procedure Code. However, it is concerned about allegation... | 14. The Committee notes the incorporation of the principle of non-refoulement and the non-penalization clause of article 31 of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, of 1951, into the new Criminal Code and the new Criminal Procedure Code. However, it is concerned about allegations that, in practice, individ... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: d0b4189a-9a60-4757-b182-7cc95bc8bec5 |
6ba3ff98-6296-4b05-8873-3553bdac7a43 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Stateless ... | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibi... | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Principle of non-refoulement 15. The State Party should ensure that no person is expelled, returned or extradited to another State where there are substantial grounds for believing that they would be in danger of being subjected to torture. In particular, the State Party should: (a) Ensure effective implementation of a... | 15. The State Party should ensure that no person is expelled, returned or extradited to another State where there are substantial grounds for believing that they would be in danger of being subjected to torture. In particular, the State Party should: (a) Ensure effective implementation of article 469 (5) of the Crimina... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 6ba3ff98-6296-4b05-8873-3553bdac7a43 |
499b6c29-8033-4317-b842-63563cf11480 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Allegations of torture and ill-treatment 16.The Committee expresses its concern over allegations of torture and ill-treatment by police officers at the moment of, and in the hours immediately following, apprehension of suspects, such as punches, kicks, slaps and, in at least one alleged incident, the use of an electric... | 16. The Committee expresses its concern over allegations of torture and ill-treatment by police officers at the moment of, and in the hours immediately following, apprehension of suspects, such as punches, kicks, slaps and, in at least one alleged incident, the use of an electric discharge weapon, including in order to... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 499b6c29-8033-4317-b842-63563cf11480 |
284edbc8-8b15-498e-aabf-afa768dc4155 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Allegations of torture and ill-treatment 17. The State Party should: (a) Adopt a zero-tolerance approach to torture and ill-treatment and issue a clear and effective message from the highest possible level that torture and ill ‑ treatment are unacceptable under all circumstances, so as to ensure individual accountabili... | 17. The State Party should: (a) Adopt a zero-tolerance approach to torture and ill-treatment and issue a clear and effective message from the highest possible level that torture and ill ‐ treatment are unacceptable under all circumstances, so as to ensure individual accountability and protection against acts of torture... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 284edbc8-8b15-498e-aabf-afa768dc4155 |
69976c16-30ef-4fcd-8d89-00985e722889 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Overuse of pretrial detention 18.While noting the steps taken by the State Party to expand the use of non-custodial measures, in particular through the introduction of relevant provisions in the new Criminal Procedure Code, the Committee is concerned that, in spite of these efforts, the proportion of the prison populat... | 18. While noting the steps taken by the State Party to expand the use of non-custodial measures, in particular through the introduction of relevant provisions in the new Criminal Procedure Code, the Committee is concerned that, in spite of these efforts, the proportion of the prison population awaiting trial has remain... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 69976c16-30ef-4fcd-8d89-00985e722889 |
1420635b-2249-4b3d-a240-9f3d61bf0cad | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detention",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Overuse of pretrial detention 19. The State Party should continue its efforts to reduce recourse to pretrial detention by promptly operationalizing all non-custodial measures foreseen in the Criminal Procedure Code, including, where necessary, by developing and implementing relevant regulations and allocating the requi... | 19. The State Party should continue its efforts to reduce recourse to pretrial detention by promptly operationalizing all non-custodial measures foreseen in the Criminal Procedure Code, including, where necessary, by developing and implementing relevant regulations and allocating the required sufficient human, financia... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 1420635b-2249-4b3d-a240-9f3d61bf0cad |
d7656e8f-7f97-4462-809a-e06a63fcec63 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative f... | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Conditions of detention 20.While noting recent efforts to improve conditions of detention in the State Party, including substantial renovations to prison infrastructure and the promulgation of the new Penitentiary Code, the Committee remains concerned that: (a)Several prisons continue to struggle with overcrowding, in ... | 20. While noting recent efforts to improve conditions of detention in the State Party, including substantial renovations to prison infrastructure and the promulgation of the new Penitentiary Code, the Committee remains concerned that: (a) Several prisons continue to struggle with overcrowding, in spite of efforts made ... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: d7656e8f-7f97-4462-809a-e06a63fcec63 |
3f4a83f4-a8c9-4a7f-b8f2-e04382859450 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to health",
"Conditions of detention",
"Right to education",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Conditions of detention 21. The State Party should: (a) Continue its efforts to improve the conditions of detention in all places of deprivation of liberty and to alleviate the overcrowding of penitentiary institutions and other detention facilities, including through the application of non-custodial measures and the r... | 21. The State Party should: (a) Continue its efforts to improve the conditions of detention in all places of deprivation of liberty and to alleviate the overcrowding of penitentiary institutions and other detention facilities, including through the application of non-custodial measures and the recruitment of an adequat... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 3f4a83f4-a8c9-4a7f-b8f2-e04382859450 |
be00bb01-d1a8-4bea-9a8f-e9f820838ff8 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Deaths in custody 22.The Committee is concerned that the prison population in the State Party continues to suffer from high rates of suicide and self-harm. Despite the introduction of a suicide and self-harm risk screening and assessment toolkit in 2022, and the amendment of the relevant legal regulation in 2023, it is... | 22. The Committee is concerned that the prison population in the State Party continues to suffer from high rates of suicide and self-harm. Despite the introduction of a suicide and self-harm risk screening and assessment toolkit in 2022, and the amendment of the relevant legal regulation in 2023, it is concerned by inf... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: be00bb01-d1a8-4bea-9a8f-e9f820838ff8 |
45281e61-ace9-4dc9-9806-d45c063b0f2d | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Death penalty",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Deaths in custody 23. The State Party should assess the effectiveness of strategies, risk-assessment tools, and programmes for the prevention of suicide and self-harm, adequately train staff on their implementation, and adopt measures to ensure that all incidents of self ‑ harm and all deaths in custody are documented ... | 23. The State Party should assess the effectiveness of strategies, risk-assessment tools, and programmes for the prevention of suicide and self-harm, adequately train staff on their implementation, and adopt measures to ensure that all incidents of self ‐ harm and all deaths in custody are documented and investigated i... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 45281e61-ace9-4dc9-9806-d45c063b0f2d |
5f61c2b7-16e9-494f-a1d6-6d3906257877 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Psychiatric and social care institutions 24.While the Committee notes information received by the State Party that it is taking initial steps towards a deinstitutionalized model of psychiatric care, the Committee is concerned that the provision of community-based services remains lacking in the State Party. The Committ... | 24. While the Committee notes information received by the State Party that it is taking initial steps towards a deinstitutionalized model of psychiatric care, the Committee is concerned that the provision of community-based services remains lacking in the State Party. The Committee is also concerned that domestic legis... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 5f61c2b7-16e9-494f-a1d6-6d3906257877 |
596757ed-1ee6-4945-81cc-cd2838d57735 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to life",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence & abuse",
"C... | [
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce ... | Psychiatric and social care institutions 25. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Redouble its efforts and allocate sufficient resources to improve material conditions in all psychiatric and social care institutions, reduce recourse to involuntary placement in psychiatric and social care, and develop and ... | 25. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Redouble its efforts and allocate sufficient resources to improve material conditions in all psychiatric and social care institutions, reduce recourse to involuntary placement in psychiatric and social care, and develop and implement a policy of deinstitutionalizat... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 596757ed-1ee6-4945-81cc-cd2838d57735 |
b04c470f-dd4b-4ab6-a7f4-e45e1f8294b8 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Hazing and ill-treatment in the military 26.The Committee remains concerned over the high number of reported cases of suicide and other non-combat deaths of service members in the armed forces of Armenia and is concerned that the continued prevalence of practices such as hazing and the application of psychological pres... | 26. The Committee remains concerned over the high number of reported cases of suicide and other non-combat deaths of service members in the armed forces of Armenia and is concerned that the continued prevalence of practices such as hazing and the application of psychological pressure is a contributing factor in this re... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: b04c470f-dd4b-4ab6-a7f4-e45e1f8294b8 |
46f2f359-5ec0-4b09-80d5-b107efe863db | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Death penalty",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Hazing and ill-treatment in the military 27. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State Party strengthen its preventive action aimed at eliminating hazing and ill ‑ treatment of personnel, provide adequate psychological support to service members as appropriate, destigmatizing a... | 27. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State Party strengthen its preventive action aimed at eliminating hazing and ill ‐ treatment of personnel, provide adequate psychological support to service members as appropriate, destigmatizing and promoting the use of such support, ens... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 46f2f359-5ec0-4b09-80d5-b107efe863db |
f2ea982f-7cc2-4ef5-8e3e-a83dcb15e31a | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executio... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh 28.The Committee is concerned by reports of grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law committed by Armenian military forces against prisoners of war and other protected persons of Azerbaijani ethnic or national origin, including extrajudicial killings, torture ... | 28. The Committee is concerned by reports of grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law committed by Armenian military forces against prisoners of war and other protected persons of Azerbaijani ethnic or national origin, including extrajudicial killings, torture and other ill-treatment, and... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: f2ea982f-7cc2-4ef5-8e3e-a83dcb15e31a |
7f0a27ad-ed17-4b34-8d70-3a9995bc4870 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or de... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh 29. The Committee underscores that the prohibition of torture is non-derogable, that no exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instability or any other public emergency, may be invoked as a justification for torture, and that the ... | 29. The Committee underscores that the prohibition of torture is non-derogable, that no exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instability or any other public emergency, may be invoked as a justification for torture, and that the obligations stemming from thi... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 7f0a27ad-ed17-4b34-8d70-3a9995bc4870 |
fee3aa70-f3f8-4d5b-ba27-c41420a43c2a | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Gender-based and domestic violence 30.The Committee acknowledges the State Party’s efforts to prevent gender-based and domestic violence, including through the introduction of provisions in the new Criminal Code and through the Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence and its amendments, along with training and awareness... | 30. The Committee acknowledges the State Party’s efforts to prevent gender-based and domestic violence, including through the introduction of provisions in the new Criminal Code and through the Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence and its amendments, along with training and awareness-raising activities. However, the ... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: fee3aa70-f3f8-4d5b-ba27-c41420a43c2a |
df8e6505-d16c-4721-a9ae-9fb45c7e5ae9 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Social workers",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Gender-based and domestic violence 31. The State Party should ensure that all acts of gender-based and domestic violence, including those involving actions and omissions by State authorities or other entities that engage the international responsibility of the State Party under the Convention, are thoroughly investigat... | 31. The State Party should ensure that all acts of gender-based and domestic violence, including those involving actions and omissions by State authorities or other entities that engage the international responsibility of the State Party under the Convention, are thoroughly investigated, including through the initiatio... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: df8e6505-d16c-4721-a9ae-9fb45c7e5ae9 |
6d0c00c6-7a3d-429e-bd8c-fcdd9f547f65 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Older persons"
] | [
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence"
] | Corporal punishment 32.While noting the existence of draft legislation aimed at explicitly prohibiting corporal punishment in all settings, the Committee is concerned at reports that a high proportion of children have experienced violent treatment in the State Party and regrets the State Party continues to lack provisi... | 32. While noting the existence of draft legislation aimed at explicitly prohibiting corporal punishment in all settings, the Committee is concerned at reports that a high proportion of children have experienced violent treatment in the State Party and regrets the State Party continues to lack provisions in its domestic... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 6d0c00c6-7a3d-429e-bd8c-fcdd9f547f65 |
46f60486-61bd-4bfc-a9e9-8ec637831612 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: family environment & alternative care"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence"
] | Corporal punishment 33. The State Party should explicitly prohibit the use of corporal punishment in all settings, including at home and in institutional childcare and day-care centres where adults exercise parental authority over children, and raise public awareness of positive, participatory and non-violent forms of ... | 33. The State Party should explicitly prohibit the use of corporal punishment in all settings, including at home and in institutional childcare and day-care centres where adults exercise parental authority over children, and raise public awareness of positive, participatory and non-violent forms of discipline. In this ... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 46f60486-61bd-4bfc-a9e9-8ec637831612 |
82944656-a785-46eb-9013-e015ae3cf7c1 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship"
] | Training 34.The Committee notes the efforts made by the State Party to administer training for all relevant personnel, including judges and prosecutors, regarding the prohibition of torture and other relevant topics of concern under the Convention. While noting information provided by the State Party indicating that me... | 34. The Committee notes the efforts made by the State Party to administer training for all relevant personnel, including judges and prosecutors, regarding the prohibition of torture and other relevant topics of concern under the Convention. While noting information provided by the State Party indicating that methodolog... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 82944656-a785-46eb-9013-e015ae3cf7c1 |
07f1d486-5eb6-465b-bc16-1985b1556aec | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Training 35. The Committee recommends that the State Party continue its efforts to provide mandatory training on the provisions of the Convention for all law enforcement personnel, civil or military, medical personnel, judges, prosecutors, and other public officials and persons who may be involved in the custody, inter... | 35. The Committee recommends that the State Party continue its efforts to provide mandatory training on the provisions of the Convention for all law enforcement personnel, civil or military, medical personnel, judges, prosecutors, and other public officials and persons who may be involved in the custody, interrogation ... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 07f1d486-5eb6-465b-bc16-1985b1556aec |
1359e77e-adb3-40b3-bd2f-57318c536523 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Investigation and prosecution of acts of torture and ill-treatment 36.While recognizing the high number of investigations into allegations of torture and ill-treatment in the State Party, the Committee is concerned by the low number of investigations that result in criminal prosecutions. The Committee is also concerned... | 36. While recognizing the high number of investigations into allegations of torture and ill-treatment in the State Party, the Committee is concerned by the low number of investigations that result in criminal prosecutions. The Committee is also concerned that in many cases, investigations are subject to significant del... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 1359e77e-adb3-40b3-bd2f-57318c536523 |
e7f8cffe-aa50-45b7-9adf-5259bd60117a | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Investigation and prosecution of acts of torture and ill-treatment 37. The State Party should ensure that all complaints of torture or ill-treatment are investigated promptly and impartially by an independent institution, that suspected officials are suspended from duty immediately for the duration of the investigation... | 37. The State Party should ensure that all complaints of torture or ill-treatment are investigated promptly and impartially by an independent institution, that suspected officials are suspended from duty immediately for the duration of the investigation, particularly where there is a risk that they might otherwise be i... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: e7f8cffe-aa50-45b7-9adf-5259bd60117a |
4c396d19-04e3-4f9a-bec6-7ac11ad16d2d | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading tr... | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Redress 38.The Committee regrets that despite the inclusion of plans for establishing centres for the rehabilitation of victims of torture within the State Party’s National Action Plan on Human Rights 2023–2025, the State Party has yet to establish such centres. The Committee is also concerned that victims may be unabl... | 38. The Committee regrets that despite the inclusion of plans for establishing centres for the rehabilitation of victims of torture within the State Party’s National Action Plan on Human Rights 2023–2025, the State Party has yet to establish such centres. The Committee is also concerned that victims may be unable to re... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 4c396d19-04e3-4f9a-bec6-7ac11ad16d2d |
06c1fa5f-c1be-43fc-a962-096b06f7ddf4 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Redress 39. The State Party should ensure that all victims of torture and ill-treatment obtain redress, including by ensuring an enforceable right to fair and adequate compensation and the means for as full a rehabilitation as possible, regardless of whether the identity of the perpetrator may be ascertained, or a crim... | 39. The State Party should ensure that all victims of torture and ill-treatment obtain redress, including by ensuring an enforceable right to fair and adequate compensation and the means for as full a rehabilitation as possible, regardless of whether the identity of the perpetrator may be ascertained, or a criminal con... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 06c1fa5f-c1be-43fc-a962-096b06f7ddf4 |
8a7dc0db-883c-450a-8809-0e1b8bf449dc | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Confessions obtained through the use of torture 40.The Committee notes the existence of legislation in the State Party which excludes the admissibility of statements obtained through the use of torture. However, it regrets that, during the dialogue, the State Party did not provide information on any instances where suc... | 40. The Committee notes the existence of legislation in the State Party which excludes the admissibility of statements obtained through the use of torture. However, it regrets that, during the dialogue, the State Party did not provide information on any instances where such legislation had been applied (art. 15). | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 8a7dc0db-883c-450a-8809-0e1b8bf449dc |
f574759e-e901-4fbe-9fb4-07fa0c0dcffb | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Confessions obtained through the use of torture 41. The State Party must ensure that confessions and other statements obtained through torture or ill-treatment are not admitted as evidence in practice – except against persons accused of committing torture, as evidence that the statement was made under duress. | 41. The State Party must ensure that confessions and other statements obtained through torture or ill-treatment are not admitted as evidence in practice – except against persons accused of committing torture, as evidence that the statement was made under duress. | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: f574759e-e901-4fbe-9fb4-07fa0c0dcffb |
9fe667bf-9b99-4d26-b662-ca595394e300 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Data collection 42.The Committee acknowledges the efforts of the State Party to collect data on topics of relevance to its obligations under the Convention. However, the Committee expresses its concern that the collection of data on this topic continues to pose a challenge in practice in terms of technical capacity and... | 42. The Committee acknowledges the efforts of the State Party to collect data on topics of relevance to its obligations under the Convention. However, the Committee expresses its concern that the collection of data on this topic continues to pose a challenge in practice in terms of technical capacity and training on it... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 9fe667bf-9b99-4d26-b662-ca595394e300 |
bb7e0b68-40be-441e-8925-b172ca96aebf | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Data collection 43. The State Party should intensify its efforts to compile and publish comprehensive disaggregated statistical information on all matters relevant to its obligations under the Convention, including on all complaints and reports received of torture, ill ‑ treatment, excessive use of force and abuse of p... | 43. The State Party should intensify its efforts to compile and publish comprehensive disaggregated statistical information on all matters relevant to its obligations under the Convention, including on all complaints and reports received of torture, ill ‐ treatment, excessive use of force and abuse of power concerning ... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: bb7e0b68-40be-441e-8925-b172ca96aebf |
1428faa6-d362-4e9b-a56a-9574a52a4f20 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, i... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Follow-up procedure 44. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 2 May 2026, information on follow-up to the Committee ’ s recommendations on the criminalization of and limits imposed on individuals seeking asylum; the investigation of allegations of torture; pretrial detention and the use of non-custodial... | 44. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 2 May 2026, information on follow-up to the Committee ’ s recommendations on the criminalization of and limits imposed on individuals seeking asylum; the investigation of allegations of torture; pretrial detention and the use of non-custodial measures; the use o... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 1428faa6-d362-4e9b-a56a-9574a52a4f20 |
d96769fa-c61a-4661-9626-25ca1f4d99c0 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [] | [] | Other issues 45. The Committee encourages the State Party to consider making the declaration under article 22 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from or on behalf of individuals subject to its jurisdiction who claim to be victims of a violation by the St... | 45. The Committee encourages the State Party to consider making the declaration under article 22 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from or on behalf of individuals subject to its jurisdiction who claim to be victims of a violation by the State Party of ... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: d96769fa-c61a-4661-9626-25ca1f4d99c0 |
4c8c90b2-6883-4df7-b177-abb186b5ebd7 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Media"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Other issues 46. The State Party is requested to widely disseminate the report submitted to the Committee and the present concluding observations, in appropriate languages, through official websites, the media and non-governmental organizations and to inform the Committee about its dissemination activities. | 46. The State Party is requested to widely disseminate the report submitted to the Committee and the present concluding observations, in appropriate languages, through official websites, the media and non-governmental organizations and to inform the Committee about its dissemination activities. | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 4c8c90b2-6883-4df7-b177-abb186b5ebd7 |
4936304c-620a-44e1-ad31-cd6e837760a9 | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Armenia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Other issues 47. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its next periodic report, which will be its sixth, by 2 May 2029. For that purpose, and in view of the fact that the State Party has agreed to report to the Committee under the simplified reporting procedure, the Committee will, in due course, transmit t... | 47. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its next periodic report, which will be its sixth, by 2 May 2029. For that purpose, and in view of the fact that the State Party has agreed to report to the Committee under the simplified reporting procedure, the Committee will, in due course, transmit to the State P... | CAT | Armenia | CAT/C/ARM/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: dbc7616d-531b-4615-9d3e-da45190ce1ad | AnnotationId: 4936304c-620a-44e1-ad31-cd6e837760a9 |
2aa3d539-03f8-41d6-ba36-448d3a0ff66b | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | B.Positive aspects 4.The Committee notes with satisfaction that, since its consideration of the previous periodic report, the State Party has ratified or acceded to the following international instruments: (a)The International Labour Organization (ILO) Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), on 12 April 202... | 4. The Committee notes with satisfaction that, since its consideration of the previous periodic report, the State Party has ratified or acceded to the following international instruments: (a) The International Labour Organization (ILO) Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), on 12 April 2023; (b) The Counci... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 2aa3d539-03f8-41d6-ba36-448d3a0ff66b |
1d68db7e-793e-4092-b621-e515ab4f5de9 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | B.Positive aspects 5.The Committee also welcomes the measures taken by the State Party to amend laws or legislate in areas of relevance to the Convention, including the adoption of the following: (a)Decree No. 2023-457 of 12 June 2023, under which various provisions on legal aid were introduced; (b)Act No. 2023-140 of ... | 5. The Committee also welcomes the measures taken by the State Party to amend laws or legislate in areas of relevance to the Convention, including the adoption of the following: (a) Decree No. 2023-457 of 12 June 2023, under which various provisions on legal aid were introduced; (b) Act No. 2023-140 of 28 February 2023... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 1d68db7e-793e-4092-b621-e515ab4f5de9 |
7dc4c13c-0307-4623-b65f-183240ff89fe | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Childr... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"5.3 - Eliminate forc... | B.Positive aspects 6.The Committee welcomes the measures taken by the State Party to amend its policies and procedures with a view to improving human rights protection and giving effect to the Convention, in particular: (a)The adoption in 2024 of the Strategy to Combat the Prostitution System and Sexual Exploitation; (... | 6. The Committee welcomes the measures taken by the State Party to amend its policies and procedures with a view to improving human rights protection and giving effect to the Convention, in particular: (a) The adoption in 2024 of the Strategy to Combat the Prostitution System and Sexual Exploitation; (b) The adoption i... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 7dc4c13c-0307-4623-b65f-183240ff89fe |
3608e206-4748-4036-8de7-5f3c3da4cec0 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Pending follow-up issues from the previous reporting cycle 7.In its previous concluding observations, the Committee asked the State Party to provide information on the action it had taken in follow-up to its recommendations concerning allegations of excessive use of force by the police and gendarmerie, access to psychi... | 7. In its previous concluding observations, the Committee asked the State Party to provide information on the action it had taken in follow-up to its recommendations concerning allegations of excessive use of force by the police and gendarmerie, access to psychiatric care in prisons and sexual abuse in the Central Afri... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 3608e206-4748-4036-8de7-5f3c3da4cec0 |
31a3cd77-a611-4873-a849-58411351ee8e | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Definition and criminalization of torture 8.The Committee finds it regrettable that, despite its previous recommendations, the State Party continues to be of the view that article 222-1 of the Criminal Code, under which “torture and barbaric acts” are classified as crimes, is, as that article is interpreted by the cour... | 8. The Committee finds it regrettable that, despite its previous recommendations, the State Party continues to be of the view that article 222-1 of the Criminal Code, under which “torture and barbaric acts” are classified as crimes, is, as that article is interpreted by the courts, compatible with the definition contai... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 31a3cd77-a611-4873-a849-58411351ee8e |
dcd3e91e-571c-43c4-9d62-633d4daef252 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Definition and criminalization of torture 9. The Committee reiterates its recommendation that the State Party incorporate into the Criminal Code a definition of torture that includes all the elements set forth in article 1 of the Convention. It also reiterates its recommendation that it ensure that no statute of limita... | 9. The Committee reiterates its recommendation that the State Party incorporate into the Criminal Code a definition of torture that includes all the elements set forth in article 1 of the Convention. It also reiterates its recommendation that it ensure that no statute of limitations applies to the crime of torture, eve... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: dcd3e91e-571c-43c4-9d62-633d4daef252 |
0b929f8d-26e0-413b-abd4-fc607e411f84 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Derogation & state of emergency"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Absolute prohibition of torture and command responsibility 10.The Committee remains concerned about the absence of a clear provision in the State Party’s legislation ensuring that the prohibition of torture is absolute and non-derogable, in accordance with article 2 (2) of the Convention, and that an order from a super... | 10. The Committee remains concerned about the absence of a clear provision in the State Party’s legislation ensuring that the prohibition of torture is absolute and non-derogable, in accordance with article 2 (2) of the Convention, and that an order from a superior officer or public authority may in no case be invoked ... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 0b929f8d-26e0-413b-abd4-fc607e411f84 |
75573336-1ae3-4f4b-bd3d-c29992a88dbd | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (inclu... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Absolute prohibition of torture and command responsibility 11. The State Party should ensure that the principle of absolute prohibition of torture is incorporated into its legislation and strictly observed, in accordance with article 2 (2) of the Convention. It should also ensure that, in accordance with article 2 (3) ... | 11. The State Party should ensure that the principle of absolute prohibition of torture is incorporated into its legislation and strictly observed, in accordance with article 2 (2) of the Convention. It should also ensure that, in accordance with article 2 (3) of the Convention, an order from a superior officer or publ... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 75573336-1ae3-4f4b-bd3d-c29992a88dbd |
0d76c883-6bd9-486d-ac32-58898a1441c2 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Universal jurisdiction 12.The Committee notes that, under the Code of Criminal Procedure, in which explicit reference is made to the definition of torture set out in article 1 of the Convention, the State Party may exercise universal jurisdiction over crimes of torture. The Committee also notes the cases in which the S... | 12. The Committee notes that, under the Code of Criminal Procedure, in which explicit reference is made to the definition of torture set out in article 1 of the Convention, the State Party may exercise universal jurisdiction over crimes of torture. The Committee also notes the cases in which the State Party has exercis... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 0d76c883-6bd9-486d-ac32-58898a1441c2 |
40a50017-5b90-4936-ab5e-406a56dc9bb4 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Universal jurisdiction 13. The State Party should continue making efforts to effectively exercise universal jurisdiction over any persons allegedly responsible for acts of torture who are present in its territory if it does not extradite them to another country, in accordance with articles 7 and 8 of the Convention. In... | 13. The State Party should continue making efforts to effectively exercise universal jurisdiction over any persons allegedly responsible for acts of torture who are present in its territory if it does not extradite them to another country, in accordance with articles 7 and 8 of the Convention. In addition, it should cl... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 40a50017-5b90-4936-ab5e-406a56dc9bb4 |
280c0edc-2446-4438-ab76-b17a743e73f5 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Pro... | [
"16.4 - Combat organized crime and illicit financial and arms flows",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Fundamental legal safeguards 14.The Committee takes note of the procedural guarantees set out in the Code of Criminal Procedure with a view to preventing torture and ill-treatment, as well as the adoption of Act No. 2024-364 of 22 April 2024, under which a number of legal provisions pertaining to the economy, financial... | 14. The Committee takes note of the procedural guarantees set out in the Code of Criminal Procedure with a view to preventing torture and ill-treatment, as well as the adoption of Act No. 2024-364 of 22 April 2024, under which a number of legal provisions pertaining to the economy, financial matters, the green transiti... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 280c0edc-2446-4438-ab76-b17a743e73f5 |
1607f864-2d00-4121-83f1-e773a825bb63 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Public officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Fundamental legal safeguards 15. The State Party should ensure that all detained persons are afforded, both in law and in practice and from the very outset of detention, all fundamental legal safeguards for the prevention of torture, irrespective of the reason for which they have been taken into custody, including the ... | 15. The State Party should ensure that all detained persons are afforded, both in law and in practice and from the very outset of detention, all fundamental legal safeguards for the prevention of torture, irrespective of the reason for which they have been taken into custody, including the right to be informed, in a la... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 1607f864-2d00-4121-83f1-e773a825bb63 |
c23adb83-f845-46e2-a212-340d2acf21f8 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Stateless persons",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Non-citize... | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Asylum and non-refoulement 16.While taking note of the adoption of the National Plan for the Reception of Asylum‑Seekers and the Integration of Refugees (2025–2027) and the Vulnerabilities Plan, which seeks to improve the ability of officials at initial asylum reception points to identify and refer persons considered v... | 16. While taking note of the adoption of the National Plan for the Reception of Asylum‐Seekers and the Integration of Refugees (2025–2027) and the Vulnerabilities Plan, which seeks to improve the ability of officials at initial asylum reception points to identify and refer persons considered vulnerable to the French Of... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: c23adb83-f845-46e2-a212-340d2acf21f8 |
44016e20-6ec9-41df-b123-39bd7f965fb4 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-ba... | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Asylum and non-refoulement 17. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that no one may be expelled, returned or extradited to another State where there are substantial grounds for believing that the individual concerned would be in danger of being subjected to torture; (b) Ensure that all asylum-seekers and other persons in... | 17. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that no one may be expelled, returned or extradited to another State where there are substantial grounds for believing that the individual concerned would be in danger of being subjected to torture; (b) Ensure that all asylum-seekers and other persons in need of international prot... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 44016e20-6ec9-41df-b123-39bd7f965fb4 |
65ab96e0-0155-4300-ad14-3b8f17e846f2 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatmen... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Conditions of detention 18.While noting the measures taken by the State Party to improve general conditions of detention, including the 2021 introduction of a judicial remedy for complaints relating to conditions of detention, the Committee remains concerned about the persistence of prison overcrowding (131.7 per cent ... | 18. While noting the measures taken by the State Party to improve general conditions of detention, including the 2021 introduction of a judicial remedy for complaints relating to conditions of detention, the Committee remains concerned about the persistence of prison overcrowding (131.7 per cent on 1 March 2025), parti... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 65ab96e0-0155-4300-ad14-3b8f17e846f2 |
9004e7d9-fa37-4374-9a02-fdc62a659aac | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Conditions of detention 19. The State Party should: (a) Continue making efforts to improve living conditions in all places of deprivation of liberty and to reduce overcrowding in prisons and other places of detention, in particular by putting in place a binding prison regulation mechanism, adopting non-custodial measur... | 19. The State Party should: (a) Continue making efforts to improve living conditions in all places of deprivation of liberty and to reduce overcrowding in prisons and other places of detention, in particular by putting in place a binding prison regulation mechanism, adopting non-custodial measures and making use of sen... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 9004e7d9-fa37-4374-9a02-fdc62a659aac |
0a342e17-6f12-45de-9244-3edf409c82c6 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Deaths in custody 20.While taking note of the information provided by the State Party’s delegation on the measures the State Party has adopted to prevent deaths in custody, including by improving the early identification and care of persons at risk of suicide, the Committee remains concerned about the recent increase i... | 20. While taking note of the information provided by the State Party’s delegation on the measures the State Party has adopted to prevent deaths in custody, including by improving the early identification and care of persons at risk of suicide, the Committee remains concerned about the recent increase in the number of s... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 0a342e17-6f12-45de-9244-3edf409c82c6 |
ca42e31e-86d6-4186-a0b5-57b6b26526ff | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Deaths in custody 21. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that all deaths in custody are promptly followed by an effective and impartial investigation, including an independent forensic examinations, conducted by an independent entity, in line with the Minnesota Protocol on the Investigation of Potentially Unlawful Deat... | 21. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that all deaths in custody are promptly followed by an effective and impartial investigation, including an independent forensic examinations, conducted by an independent entity, in line with the Minnesota Protocol on the Investigation of Potentially Unlawful Death and, where appro... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: ca42e31e-86d6-4186-a0b5-57b6b26526ff |
a2b63327-18c8-40bc-a826-263ca53cf9ae | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Conditions of detention",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Monitoring of places of detention 22.The Committee welcomes the work done by the Inspector General of Places of Deprivation of Liberty, the national preventive mechanism designated under the Optional Protocol to the Convention, but regrets the lack of information on the systematic measures taken by the State Party to e... | 22. The Committee welcomes the work done by the Inspector General of Places of Deprivation of Liberty, the national preventive mechanism designated under the Optional Protocol to the Convention, but regrets the lack of information on the systematic measures taken by the State Party to ensure the effective implementatio... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: a2b63327-18c8-40bc-a826-263ca53cf9ae |
75410679-5c35-4e97-b9ba-6a29980f8dd3 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Monitoring of places of detention 23. The State Party should take all measures necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the recommendations made by the Inspector General of Places of Deprivation of Liberty as part of the latter ’ s monitoring activities, in accordance with the guidelines on national preventi... | 23. The State Party should take all measures necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the recommendations made by the Inspector General of Places of Deprivation of Liberty as part of the latter ’ s monitoring activities, in accordance with the guidelines on national preventive mechanisms adopted by the Subco... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 75410679-5c35-4e97-b9ba-6a29980f8dd3 |
cac4b040-4503-4ecf-84c5-ed4f76cca2ad | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence"
] | Immigration detention and detention in waiting areas 24.The Committee is troubled by provisions of Act No. 2024-42 of 26 January 2024 under which the protections afforded to foreign nationals in France are significantly restricted. In particular, it is concerned that the Act provides for enhanced administrative powers ... | 24. The Committee is troubled by provisions of Act No. 2024-42 of 26 January 2024 under which the protections afforded to foreign nationals in France are significantly restricted. In particular, it is concerned that the Act provides for enhanced administrative powers to detain and expel foreign nationals, including tho... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: cac4b040-4503-4ecf-84c5-ed4f76cca2ad |
1885d2aa-9dfc-4c48-b806-20db2c815f92 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Immigration detention and detention in waiting areas 25. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that immigration detention is resorted to for the shortest appropriate period and only if the alternatives have been duly considered, and guarantee that migrants and asylum-seekers are able to bring proceedings before a court th... | 25. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that immigration detention is resorted to for the shortest appropriate period and only if the alternatives have been duly considered, and guarantee that migrants and asylum-seekers are able to bring proceedings before a court that will decide on the lawfulness of their detention; ... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 1885d2aa-9dfc-4c48-b806-20db2c815f92 |
41aa787e-bb48-4b44-a4cc-e0af597c8c30 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Psychiatric establishments, social care institutions, homes for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and nursing homes 26.The Committee notes the measures taken by the State Party to improve the situation of persons with disabilities detained in psychiatric establishments and to strengthen their righ... | 26. The Committee notes the measures taken by the State Party to improve the situation of persons with disabilities detained in psychiatric establishments and to strengthen their right to self-determination. It remains, however, concerned about: (a) The legislation making it possible to hospitalize people, including ch... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 41aa787e-bb48-4b44-a4cc-e0af597c8c30 |
fb78af0f-2851-4958-9d89-2066fd7e8b01 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Private life & privacy",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhu... | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce... | Psychiatric establishments, social care institutions, homes for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and nursing homes 27. In line with the guidance and practice in respect of mental health, human rights and legislation formulated jointly by the World Health Organization and the Office of the United ... | 27. In line with the guidance and practice in respect of mental health, human rights and legislation formulated jointly by the World Health Organization and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the State Party should: (a) Review all legislation authorizing deprivation of liberty ... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: fb78af0f-2851-4958-9d89-2066fd7e8b01 |
712458cb-2983-4a02-ab4b-92b24a72c242 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Indigenous peoples",
"People of African Descent",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Death penalty",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to life",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading t... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Excessive use of force by the police and the gendarmerie 28.The Committee remains deeply concerned about the numerous allegations of excessive use of force and ill-treatment, including physical and verbal abuse, by law enforcement officials, particularly during traffic stops, arrests, forced evacuations and demonstrati... | 28. The Committee remains deeply concerned about the numerous allegations of excessive use of force and ill-treatment, including physical and verbal abuse, by law enforcement officials, particularly during traffic stops, arrests, forced evacuations and demonstrations. It finds it troubling that these cases, according t... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 712458cb-2983-4a02-ab4b-92b24a72c242 |
469623b0-fec3-4be7-8d25-e395fef12828 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (in... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Excessive use of force by the police and the gendarmerie 29. The State Party should: (a) Reconsider and, if necessary, amend the legal framework for the use of force by law enforcement officers with a view ensuring that it is compatible with the Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Offic... | 29. The State Party should: (a) Reconsider and, if necessary, amend the legal framework for the use of force by law enforcement officers with a view ensuring that it is compatible with the Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials, the United Nations Human Rights Guidance on Less-Le... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 469623b0-fec3-4be7-8d25-e395fef12828 |
ff169a1b-a73d-45f5-954a-2029c02a6c7c | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Situation in the Non-Self-Governing Territory of New Caledonia 30.The Committee is concerned about allegations of excessive use of force, including lethal force, by police officers and gendarmes as well as by the armed forces that were deployed to New Caledonia in May 2024 to maintain order during the demonstrations an... | 30. The Committee is concerned about allegations of excessive use of force, including lethal force, by police officers and gendarmes as well as by the armed forces that were deployed to New Caledonia in May 2024 to maintain order during the demonstrations and other incidents triggered by a proposed constitutional amend... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: ff169a1b-a73d-45f5-954a-2029c02a6c7c |
86452b43-448d-4fcb-af69-c31d61fbeb19 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Situation in the Non-Self-Governing Territory of New Caledonia 31. The State Party should ensure that all allegations of excessive use of force, including lethal force, arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment by law enforcement authorities and the armed forces in the context of the demonstrations and other incidents that t... | 31. The State Party should ensure that all allegations of excessive use of force, including lethal force, arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment by law enforcement authorities and the armed forces in the context of the demonstrations and other incidents that took place in the territory of New Caledonia starting in May 202... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 86452b43-448d-4fcb-af69-c31d61fbeb19 |
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