annotation_id stringlengths 36 36 | symbol stringlengths 9 24 | body stringclasses 70
values | publication_date stringdate 2006-06-02 00:00:00 2026-04-08 00:00:00 | publication_year int64 2.01k 2.03k | annotation_type stringclasses 7
values | countries listlengths 0 20 | regions listlengths 0 4 | affected_persons listlengths 0 21 | themes listlengths 0 42 | sdgs listlengths 0 39 | text_original stringlengths 0 20.2k | text_cleaned stringlengths 0 20.1k | citation stringlengths 110 243 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0090c470-f842-4cd5-b8ce-0e95e36a137e | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"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"
] | Sexual violence against children 32.While noting the adoption of Act No. 2021-478 of 21 April 2021, the aim of which is to protect minors from sexual crimes and misdemeanours and incest, and the establishment and work of the Independent Commission on Incest and Sexual Violence against Children, the Committee is concern... | 32. While noting the adoption of Act No. 2021-478 of 21 April 2021, the aim of which is to protect minors from sexual crimes and misdemeanours and incest, and the establishment and work of the Independent Commission on Incest and Sexual Violence against Children, the Committee is concerned about reports that children w... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 0090c470-f842-4cd5-b8ce-0e95e36a137e |
941b5f8d-726c-4046-bec4-ba1f7dacfb3b | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Sexual & gender-bas... | [
"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"
] | Sexual violence against children 33. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that all allegations of incestuous sexual abuse of children are promptly, impartially and thoroughly investigated and, including by abolishing the statute of limitations applicable to the sexual abuse of children, that the alleged perpetrators are ... | 33. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that all allegations of incestuous sexual abuse of children are promptly, impartially and thoroughly investigated and, including by abolishing the statute of limitations applicable to the sexual abuse of children, that the alleged perpetrators are duly prosecuted and, if found gui... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 941b5f8d-726c-4046-bec4-ba1f7dacfb3b |
4f891f27-e38f-4575-9f4a-8b0338c02126 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Sexual abuse in the Central African Republic 34.The Committee finds it troubling that, despite its previous recommendations, the pace of investigations into accusations of sexual exploitation and abuse of children allegedly committed in 2013 and 2014 by French military personnel deployed in the Central African Republic... | 34. The Committee finds it troubling that, despite its previous recommendations, the pace of investigations into accusations of sexual exploitation and abuse of children allegedly committed in 2013 and 2014 by French military personnel deployed in the Central African Republic has been slow and that some of these procee... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 4f891f27-e38f-4575-9f4a-8b0338c02126 |
8102d4b4-cfcc-422c-b825-e8a884717ac1 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Sexual abuse in the Central African Republic 35. The State Party should ensure that the investigation opened in 2016 into allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation allegedly committed by French military personnel in the vicinity of Dékoa in the Central African Republic is concluded without further delay, provide app... | 35. The State Party should ensure that the investigation opened in 2016 into allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation allegedly committed by French military personnel in the vicinity of Dékoa in the Central African Republic is concluded without further delay, provide appropriate legal, medical and psychosocial prot... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 8102d4b4-cfcc-422c-b825-e8a884717ac1 |
dac9f3c3-cb0a-4ee1-ae42-22c2016c6563 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Gender-based violence 36.While noting the measures the State Party has taken to combat gender-based violence, the Committee is concerned about: (a)The persistence of violence against women and the high rate of intimate partner violence; (b)The restrictive definition of rape, which is referred to as an act imposed on a ... | 36. While noting the measures the State Party has taken to combat gender-based violence, the Committee is concerned about: (a) The persistence of violence against women and the high rate of intimate partner violence; (b) The restrictive definition of rape, which is referred to as an act imposed on a person by a perpetr... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: dac9f3c3-cb0a-4ee1-ae42-22c2016c6563 |
0b8b9c18-0234-4530-9fc9-2a7507a5b090 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Gender-based violence 37. The State Party should redouble its efforts to prevent and combat all forms of violence against women. In particular, it should: (a) Ensure that all cases of gender-based violence, especially those involving actions or omissions by State authorities or other entities that engage the internatio... | 37. The State Party should redouble its efforts to prevent and combat all forms of violence against women. In particular, it should: (a) Ensure that all cases of gender-based violence, especially those involving actions or omissions by State authorities or other entities that engage the international responsibility of ... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 0b8b9c18-0234-4530-9fc9-2a7507a5b090 |
5cf6bb21-cc16-43fa-bbec-bf370c42197d | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Trafficking in persons 38.While noting the measures adopted by the State Party to combat trafficking in persons, the Committee is concerned about: (a)Reports that the State Party continues to be a destination country for women, men and children trafficked from abroad for the purposes of forced labour and sexual exploit... | 38. While noting the measures adopted by the State Party to combat trafficking in persons, the Committee is concerned about: (a) Reports that the State Party continues to be a destination country for women, men and children trafficked from abroad for the purposes of forced labour and sexual exploitation; (b) The report... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 5cf6bb21-cc16-43fa-bbec-bf370c42197d |
27f39411-4c73-4433-b937-39fcde6eabc9 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implemen... | [
"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 39. The State Party should continue and strengthen its efforts to combat trafficking in persons. In this respect, it should: (a) Ensure the effective implementation of existing legislation and promptly, thoroughly and effectively investigate, prosecute and punish, with appropriate penalties, traf... | 39. The State Party should continue and strengthen its efforts to combat trafficking in persons. In this respect, it should: (a) Ensure the effective implementation of existing legislation and promptly, thoroughly and effectively investigate, prosecute and punish, with appropriate penalties, trafficking in persons and ... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 27f39411-4c73-4433-b937-39fcde6eabc9 |
ff838d64-ec4f-4af1-a28c-5c8dcd599243 | 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",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Data collection & research",
"Derogation & state of emergency"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Counter-terrorism measures 40.The Committee notes the information on the use of administrative police measures to prevent terrorism, which were introduced under the state of emergency declared in 2015 before being adjusted and made permanent pursuant to Act No. 2017-1510 of 30 October 2017 on Strengthening Internal Sec... | 40. The Committee notes the information on the use of administrative police measures to prevent terrorism, which were introduced under the state of emergency declared in 2015 before being adjusted and made permanent pursuant to Act No. 2017-1510 of 30 October 2017 on Strengthening Internal Security and the Fight agains... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: ff838d64-ec4f-4af1-a28c-5c8dcd599243 |
df348912-ffc1-4a1b-ba38-f17ef20f51b1 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhu... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Counter-terrorism measures 41. The State Party should take all measures necessary to ensure that its counter ‑ terrorism and national security legislation, policies and practices are fully in line with the Convention and that adequate and effective legal safeguards against torture and ill-treatment and arbitrary detent... | 41. The State Party should take all measures necessary to ensure that its counter ‐ terrorism and national security legislation, policies and practices are fully in line with the Convention and that adequate and effective legal safeguards against torture and ill-treatment and arbitrary detention are in place. It should... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: df348912-ffc1-4a1b-ba38-f17ef20f51b1 |
4bd36fdc-16bd-4c4d-88bf-2e9acc7a8507 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"People of African Descent",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Hate crimes 42.The Committee notes the measures taken by the State Party to combat hate crime, including the adoption of Act No. 2020-766 of 24 June 2020 on Combating Hateful Content on the Internet and the establishment in 2020 of the National Centre to Combat Online Hate at the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office. It is... | 42. The Committee notes the measures taken by the State Party to combat hate crime, including the adoption of Act No. 2020-766 of 24 June 2020 on Combating Hateful Content on the Internet and the establishment in 2020 of the National Centre to Combat Online Hate at the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office. It is nonetheles... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 4bd36fdc-16bd-4c4d-88bf-2e9acc7a8507 |
d7274b5e-f9e5-4e92-99d5-61a77c7dc56b | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Media",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Hate crimes 43. The State Party should: (a) Encourage the reporting of hate crime and ensure that hate crime is thoroughly investigated, perpetrators prosecuted and punished and victims provided with effective remedies; (b) Provide appropriate training to central and local authorities, law enforcement officials, judges... | 43. The State Party should: (a) Encourage the reporting of hate crime and ensure that hate crime is thoroughly investigated, perpetrators prosecuted and punished and victims provided with effective remedies; (b) Provide appropriate training to central and local authorities, law enforcement officials, judges and prosecu... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: d7274b5e-f9e5-4e92-99d5-61a77c7dc56b |
c6179124-0cf9-44b7-afc4-f1a86e4dd09a | 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)"
] | [] | [] | Intersex persons 44.While noting that the number of surgical operations on intersex children has, according to the delegation of the State Party, dropped considerably since the adoption of Act No. 2021-1017 of 2 August 2021, the Bioethics Act, and that such operations take place only when necessary, following medical a... | 44. While noting that the number of surgical operations on intersex children has, according to the delegation of the State Party, dropped considerably since the adoption of Act No. 2021-1017 of 2 August 2021, the Bioethics Act, and that such operations take place only when necessary, following medical and psychological... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: c6179124-0cf9-44b7-afc4-f1a86e4dd09a |
4cf844a2-1ef2-4e5e-ad5d-dc89b9314891 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Intersex persons 45. The State Party should: (a) Consider adopting legislative provisions that explicitly prohibit the performance of non-urgent and non-essential medical or surgical treatment on intersex children before they are old enough or mature enough to make their own decisions and provide their free, prior and ... | 45. The State Party should: (a) Consider adopting legislative provisions that explicitly prohibit the performance of non-urgent and non-essential medical or surgical treatment on intersex children before they are old enough or mature enough to make their own decisions and provide their free, prior and informed consent;... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 4cf844a2-1ef2-4e5e-ad5d-dc89b9314891 |
7dadf6a2-02db-4626-a828-4a0770881d4a | 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",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"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"
] | Training 46.While noting the information provided by the State Party that general training in human rights, ethics and professional conduct is regularly provided by the National School for the Judiciary and other specialized institutions for police officers and gendarmes, prison staff, judges, prosecutors, immigration ... | 46. While noting the information provided by the State Party that general training in human rights, ethics and professional conduct is regularly provided by the National School for the Judiciary and other specialized institutions for police officers and gendarmes, prison staff, judges, prosecutors, immigration officers... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 7dadf6a2-02db-4626-a828-4a0770881d4a |
d22c3d30-64ef-4f04-861c-09dfdbdbf209 | 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",
"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)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"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"
] | Training 47. The State Party should: (a) Develop initial and in-service training programmes to ensure that all State agents, in particular law enforcement officers, members of the security forces, judicial officials, prison staff, immigration agents, military personnel and others who may be involved in the custody, int... | 47. The State Party should: (a) Develop initial and in-service training programmes to ensure that all State agents, in particular law enforcement officers, members of the security forces, judicial officials, prison staff, immigration agents, military personnel and others who may be involved in the custody, interrogatio... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: d22c3d30-64ef-4f04-861c-09dfdbdbf209 |
5ec693fd-c5e2-4ecd-99e6-f39fa89e1fac | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to physical & moral integrity",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Follow-up procedure 48. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 2 May 2026, information on the action it has taken in follow-up to the Committee ’ s recommendations on the definition and criminalization of torture, asylum and non-refoulement, conditions of detention and excessive use of force by the polic... | 48. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 2 May 2026, information on the action it has taken in follow-up to the Committee ’ s recommendations on the definition and criminalization of torture, asylum and non-refoulement, conditions of detention and excessive use of force by the police and the gendarmeri... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 5ec693fd-c5e2-4ecd-99e6-f39fa89e1fac |
556d5909-b28a-4a71-938b-48df61b2a201 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Reservations"
] | [] | Other issues 49. The Committee encourages the State Party to consider withdrawing its reservation to article 30 (1) of the Convention. | 49. The Committee encourages the State Party to consider withdrawing its reservation to article 30 (1) of the Convention. | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 556d5909-b28a-4a71-938b-48df61b2a201 |
817f5f1a-3df2-4623-ae63-ca3aa6969c75 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Media"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Other issues 50. 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. | 50. 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 | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 817f5f1a-3df2-4623-ae63-ca3aa6969c75 |
7e2fd557-f058-43de-b14e-68f6cd634f93 | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"France"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Other issues 51. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its next periodic report, which will be its ninth, by 2 May 2029. For that purpose, and as 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 Party a li... | 51. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its next periodic report, which will be its ninth, by 2 May 2029. For that purpose, and as 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 Party a list of issues ... | CAT | France | CAT/C/FRA/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7aa18fa5-417c-4607-92e4-965b4fc74263 | AnnotationId: 7e2fd557-f058-43de-b14e-68f6cd634f93 |
51d3f437-ed56-4187-b279-df960d428042 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | B.Positive aspects 5.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s initiatives to revise and introduce legislation in areas of relevance to the Convention, including: (a)The adoption of amendments to the Legal Aid Law, 5732-1972, in 2017, expanding the availability of legal aid for victims of sexual offences; (b)The adoptio... | 5. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s initiatives to revise and introduce legislation in areas of relevance to the Convention, including: (a) The adoption of amendments to the Legal Aid Law, 5732-1972, in 2017, expanding the availability of legal aid for victims of sexual offences; (b) The adoption of the Foster ... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 51d3f437-ed56-4187-b279-df960d428042 |
c814a875-469a-4623-ac4a-af68ce35eae0 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Se... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | 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 government resolutions No. 1249 and No. 2820, in 2016 and 2017, respectively, aimed at form... | 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 government resolutions No. 1249 and No. 2820, in 2016 and 2017, respectively, aimed at formulating an interm... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: c814a875-469a-4623-ac4a-af68ce35eae0 |
f5fd69e9-21f6-4477-a963-9c51455bed64 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | 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 follow-up to the Committee’s recommendations on independent medical examinations of persons deprived of liberty, administrative detention, solitary confi... | 7. In its previous concluding observations, the Committee requested the State Party to provide information on follow-up to the Committee’s recommendations on independent medical examinations of persons deprived of liberty, administrative detention, solitary confinement and other forms of isolation, and allegations of t... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: f5fd69e9-21f6-4477-a963-9c51455bed64 |
879245b0-9e98-4936-8e96-4a76a3218b49 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"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"
] | Scope of applicability of the Convention 8.The Committee notes the willingness of the State Party’s delegation to discuss questions relating to the Occupied Palestinian Territory and also notes its acknowledgement that the prohibition of torture and ill-treatment exists in legal frameworks that bind Israel and are appl... | 8. The Committee notes the willingness of the State Party’s delegation to discuss questions relating to the Occupied Palestinian Territory and also notes its acknowledgement that the prohibition of torture and ill-treatment exists in legal frameworks that bind Israel and are applicable in the Occupied Palestinian Terri... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 879245b0-9e98-4936-8e96-4a76a3218b49 |
51476495-f3a6-4e1d-977d-01244e3ca2db | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"General framework of implementation",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Scope of applicability of the Convention 9. Recalling its previous concluding observations, the Committee calls on the State Party to interpret the Convention in good faith, in accordance with the preparatory work for the Convention and with the ordinary meaning to be given to the terms of the Convention in their conte... | 9. Recalling its previous concluding observations, the Committee calls on the State Party to interpret the Convention in good faith, in accordance with the preparatory work for the Convention and with the ordinary meaning to be given to the terms of the Convention in their context, and in the light of the object and pu... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 51476495-f3a6-4e1d-977d-01244e3ca2db |
b5ffaa2a-7fd3-4dd5-ab79-f0276b5e99c6 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"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"
] | Definition and criminalization of torture 10.The Committee takes note of the information provided by the State Party indicating that torture is effectively criminalized through a combination of already existing offences in the State Party’s criminal legislation. The Committee similarly takes note of a number of domesti... | 10. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the State Party indicating that torture is effectively criminalized through a combination of already existing offences in the State Party’s criminal legislation. The Committee similarly takes note of a number of domestic legislative initiatives put in place du... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: b5ffaa2a-7fd3-4dd5-ab79-f0276b5e99c6 |
0efd2db1-fd36-47a3-ace0-415181306634 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"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"
] | Definition and criminalization of torture 11. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party take the measures necessary to incorporate a specific offence of torture into domestic law, to ensure that the offence provides for a definition of torture that is in full conformity with ... | 11. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party take the measures necessary to incorporate a specific offence of torture into domestic law, to ensure that the offence provides for a definition of torture that is in full conformity with the definition contained in article 1 of t... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 0efd2db1-fd36-47a3-ace0-415181306634 |
2832aad5-6491-4597-8c53-b65d36616ba6 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Persons deprived of liberty: definition of torture & ill-treatment"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Fundamental legal safeguards 12.The Committee is concerned over information received indicating that persons suspected of a criminal offence and deprived of their liberty, in particular persons of Palestinian origin, do not receive all fundamental legal safeguards, in law or in practice, from the outset of their depriv... | 12. The Committee is concerned over information received indicating that persons suspected of a criminal offence and deprived of their liberty, in particular persons of Palestinian origin, do not receive all fundamental legal safeguards, in law or in practice, from the outset of their deprivation of liberty. In particu... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 2832aad5-6491-4597-8c53-b65d36616ba6 |
91287e3e-5999-457a-94f6-89ca9e32019e | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention",
"Persons deprived of liberty: definition of torture & ill-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"
] | Fundamental legal safeguards 13. Recalling its previous concluding observations, the Committee recommends that the State Party ensure t hat all fundamental legal safeguards are guaranteed, both in law and in practice, for all detained persons suspected of a criminal offence from the outset of their deprivation of liber... | 13. Recalling its previous concluding observations, the Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that all fundamental legal safeguards are guaranteed, both in law and in practice, for all detained persons suspected of a criminal offence from the outset of their deprivation of liberty, including : (a) The right ... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 91287e3e-5999-457a-94f6-89ca9e32019e |
bf414ced-9199-4a6c-ba67-d9a7b2425b11 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Administrative detention 14.The Committee is concerned that, in accordance with Military Order No. 1651, individuals may be detained administratively for up to six months at a time without charge, renewable indefinitely, and that, subsequent to amendments to the Military Order in October2023 and related practices, deta... | 14. The Committee is concerned that, in accordance with Military Order No. 1651, individuals may be detained administratively for up to six months at a time without charge, renewable indefinitely, and that, subsequent to amendments to the Military Order in October2023 and related practices, detainees may be held for up... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: bf414ced-9199-4a6c-ba67-d9a7b2425b11 |
7307b45b-8369-4406-8ff4-0a4072d15752 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Administrative detention 15. The State Party should ensure that administrative detention is used only in exceptional circumstances and that all detainees in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are afforded all legal safeguards, in line with international standards. The State Party should also take steps to ensure that m... | 15. The State Party should ensure that administrative detention is used only in exceptional circumstances and that all detainees in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are afforded all legal safeguards, in line with international standards. The State Party should also take steps to ensure that military orders applicable... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 7307b45b-8369-4406-8ff4-0a4072d15752 |
0886920d-6426-459a-aa45-e262b9903014 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children",
"Older persons",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [] | Unlawful Combatants Law 16.The Committee is concerned over the large-scale detention of individuals under the Unlawful Combatants Law, 5762-2002. In the light of information received, the Committee is also concerned that members of the civilian population, in particular Palestinians, and including older persons, person... | 16. The Committee is concerned over the large-scale detention of individuals under the Unlawful Combatants Law, 5762-2002. In the light of information received, the Committee is also concerned that members of the civilian population, in particular Palestinians, and including older persons, persons with disabilities, pe... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 0886920d-6426-459a-aa45-e262b9903014 |
b94e7e85-f383-40c4-8f95-3000f65e90a9 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Unlawful Combatants Law 17. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To ensure immediately that the Unlawful Combatants Law is applied in conformity with international standards and that all individuals deprived of their liberty are provided with all legal safeguards, both in law and in practice, in line with the State... | 17. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To ensure immediately that the Unlawful Combatants Law is applied in conformity with international standards and that all individuals deprived of their liberty are provided with all legal safeguards, both in law and in practice, in line with the State Party’s international o... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: b94e7e85-f383-40c4-8f95-3000f65e90a9 |
bc46782b-a10b-4ffe-b9f9-98cbc699a4d6 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Women & girls",
"Media",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Freedom of movement",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to life",
"Right to health",
"Right to food",
"Data collection & research",
"Participation of wom... | [
"7.1 - Universal access to modern energy",
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"17.2 - Impl... | Conditions of detention 18.While taking into account the declaration by the Minister of National Security of a prison emergency on 18 October 2023, and noting also the appointment of a special external advisory committee, in May 2024, to review the conditions of detention, the treatment of detainees and the compliance ... | 18. While taking into account the declaration by the Minister of National Security of a prison emergency on 18 October 2023, and noting also the appointment of a special external advisory committee, in May 2024, to review the conditions of detention, the treatment of detainees and the compliance with Israeli and intern... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: bc46782b-a10b-4ffe-b9f9-98cbc699a4d6 |
9324e501-30e0-4d61-92d4-5d33cc78d6a8 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Public officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & h... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"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 mortal... | Conditions of detention 19. The State Party should: (a) Immediately adopt effective measures to address the critically poor conditions prevailing in all places of deprivation of liberty and alleviate the overcrowding of penitentiary institutions and other detention facilities, and assure similar conditions of detention... | 19. The State Party should: (a) Immediately adopt effective measures to address the critically poor conditions prevailing in all places of deprivation of liberty and alleviate the overcrowding of penitentiary institutions and other detention facilities, and assure similar conditions of detention to regular prisoners an... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 9324e501-30e0-4d61-92d4-5d33cc78d6a8 |
e2d1ab23-14df-4ea9-b709-cbd596da375e | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [] | Solitary confinement 20.While noting that, in accordance with section 58 of the Prisons Ordinance, a prisoner may be held in solitary confinement for no more than 14 days as a result of a disciplinary offence, the Committee remains concerned that solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons, otherwise termed as “s... | 20. While noting that, in accordance with section 58 of the Prisons Ordinance, a prisoner may be held in solitary confinement for no more than 14 days as a result of a disciplinary offence, the Committee remains concerned that solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons, otherwise termed as “separation” or “isola... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: e2d1ab23-14df-4ea9-b709-cbd596da375e |
f872ee25-262f-4937-affb-721f8a3ac63e | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Solitary confinement 21. Recalling the Committee’s previous recommendations, the State Party should ensure that solitary confinement, whether de jure or de facto, is used only in exceptional circumstances, as a measure of last resort and for the shortest time possible. In particular, the State Party should take the ste... | 21. Recalling the Committee’s previous recommendations, the State Party should ensure that solitary confinement, whether de jure or de facto, is used only in exceptional circumstances, as a measure of last resort and for the shortest time possible. In particular, the State Party should take the steps necessary to estab... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: f872ee25-262f-4937-affb-721f8a3ac63e |
44686122-f175-42f5-8911-07495dccefac | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention",
"... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Children in detention 22.The Committee is concerned over allegations that, frequently, children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are arrested during raids on their homes at night, are blindfolded during their arrest and are subjected to torture and ill-treatment prior to, during and subsequent to their interrogati... | 22. The Committee is concerned over allegations that, frequently, children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are arrested during raids on their homes at night, are blindfolded during their arrest and are subjected to torture and ill-treatment prior to, during and subsequent to their interrogation. In this regard, t... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 44686122-f175-42f5-8911-07495dccefac |
74bafa9d-2d03-40e3-b644-84fed3d59dba | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian l... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Children in detention 23. Recalling the Committee’s previous recommendations, the State Party should: (a) Strengthen its efforts to bring its juvenile justice system, under both domestic and military law, fully into line with the relevant international standards. In particular, the State Party should ensure that the de... | 23. Recalling the Committee’s previous recommendations, the State Party should: (a) Strengthen its efforts to bring its juvenile justice system, under both domestic and military law, fully into line with the relevant international standards. In particular, the State Party should ensure that the detention of children is... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 74bafa9d-2d03-40e3-b644-84fed3d59dba |
5c9b8b10-8b7f-4f37-8fa5-93e652964515 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Right to life",
"Right to health",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Right to food",
"Conditions of detention"... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"2.2 - End all forms of malnutrition"
] | Deaths in custody 24.The Committee regrets that it has received no information from the State Party regarding the total number of deaths in custody that occurred during the reporting period. The Committee is concerned that, according to other information received, at least 75Palestinians have died in custody since 7 Oc... | 24. The Committee regrets that it has received no information from the State Party regarding the total number of deaths in custody that occurred during the reporting period. The Committee is concerned that, according to other information received, at least 75Palestinians have died in custody since 7 October 2023, a per... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 5c9b8b10-8b7f-4f37-8fa5-93e652964515 |
26b5b86d-c3ba-4e0d-95f1-5a1f05cd1985 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Deaths in custody 25. The State Party should adopt all possible measures to prevent deaths in custody and ensure that all deaths in custody are documented and investigated in a prompt and impartial manner by an independent body, taking into account, where relevant, the Minnesota Protocol, and, where appropriate, prosec... | 25. The State Party should adopt all possible measures to prevent deaths in custody and ensure that all deaths in custody are documented and investigated in a prompt and impartial manner by an independent body, taking into account, where relevant, the Minnesota Protocol, and, where appropriate, prosecute those responsi... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 26b5b86d-c3ba-4e0d-95f1-5a1f05cd1985 |
850949fd-7930-4cb2-8dce-a3af508044a2 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"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)",
"Conditions of detention",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Monitoring of places of detention 26.The Committee is concerned that the State Party has suspended, since October 2023, access by the International Committee of the Red Cross to Palestinians in the custody of the State Party, in violation of international humanitarian law. While noting that the High Court of Justice ha... | 26. The Committee is concerned that the State Party has suspended, since October 2023, access by the International Committee of the Red Cross to Palestinians in the custody of the State Party, in violation of international humanitarian law. While noting that the High Court of Justice has repeatedly requested the State ... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 850949fd-7930-4cb2-8dce-a3af508044a2 |
e01ffc72-b14b-4304-9574-48967e48cc03 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Public officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman o... | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Monitoring of places of detention 27. The State party should: (a) Immediately permit access by the International Committee of the Red Cross to all places where protected persons are present, in line with its obligations under international humanitarian law; (b) Ensure that all places of deprivation of liberty in the te... | 27. The State party should: (a) Immediately permit access by the International Committee of the Red Cross to all places where protected persons are present, in line with its obligations under international humanitarian law; (b) Ensure that all places of deprivation of liberty in the territory of the State Party and und... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: e01ffc72-b14b-4304-9574-48967e48cc03 |
2513a758-730e-4bfa-acf1-82fd9797a1fa | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Right to health",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & i... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Allegations of torture and ill-treatment 28.While taking into account the information provided by the State Party during the dialogue regarding its views on the veracity of information before the Committee, the Committee is nonetheless deeply troubled at reports indicating the application of a de facto State policy of ... | 28. While taking into account the information provided by the State Party during the dialogue regarding its views on the veracity of information before the Committee, the Committee is nonetheless deeply troubled at reports indicating the application of a de facto State policy of organized and widespread torture and ill... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 2513a758-730e-4bfa-acf1-82fd9797a1fa |
24e0d723-8751-4631-a065-081ff835fead | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"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"
] | Allegations of torture and ill-treatment 29. The State Party should: (a) Consider the establishment of an independent, impartial and effective ad hoc investigatory commission to review and investigate all allegations of torture and ill ‑ treatment committed during the course of the current armed conflict both within Is... | 29. The State Party should: (a) Consider the establishment of an independent, impartial and effective ad hoc investigatory commission to review and investigate all allegations of torture and ill ‐ treatment committed during the course of the current armed conflict both within Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territo... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 24e0d723-8751-4631-a065-081ff835fead |
d7ae803b-b64e-479d-81db-1c94bf6a76e1 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Sexual and gender-based violence 30.The Committee expresses its serious concern over widespread allegations of sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees, both men and women, amounting to torture and ill-treatment, including allegations of rape, attempted rape, molestation, sexualized forms of torture, beatings administered... | 30. The Committee expresses its serious concern over widespread allegations of sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees, both men and women, amounting to torture and ill-treatment, including allegations of rape, attempted rape, molestation, sexualized forms of torture, beatings administered while detainees were naked spec... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: d7ae803b-b64e-479d-81db-1c94bf6a76e1 |
fa64df27-b648-43c8-a5b3-163664abcc7a | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"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"
] | Sexual and gender-based violence 31. In addition to its recommendations in paragraph 29 above, the Committee calls on the State Party to prevent, investigate, prosecute and punish all instances of sexual and gender-based abuse and harassment by Israeli security forces and ensure that victims and/or their family members... | 31. In addition to its recommendations in paragraph 29 above, the Committee calls on the State Party to prevent, investigate, prosecute and punish all instances of sexual and gender-based abuse and harassment by Israeli security forces and ensure that victims and/or their family members are afforded appropriate redress... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: fa64df27-b648-43c8-a5b3-163664abcc7a |
d2f48504-25f2-44e1-adb8-c023e8c0da5f | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Internally displaced persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Right to food"
] | [
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Infliction of circumstances of life amounting to torture or ill-treatment 32.The Committee is gravely concerned by reports of severe restrictions imposed by the State Party on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, resulting in emergency and catastrophic food insecurity; the indiscriminate targeting of civilians, and... | 32. The Committee is gravely concerned by reports of severe restrictions imposed by the State Party on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, resulting in emergency and catastrophic food insecurity; the indiscriminate targeting of civilians, and the targeting and destruction of civilian infrastructure in both the Wes... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: d2f48504-25f2-44e1-adb8-c023e8c0da5f |
f873fbd9-dab7-4be6-a861-225cf85fa20c | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"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"
] | Infliction of circumstances of life amounting to torture or ill-treatment 33. The Committee recalls the findings of the International Court of Justice, which has found the State Party’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to be unlawful, and underscores that the effects engendered by the State Part... | 33. The Committee recalls the findings of the International Court of Justice, which has found the State Party’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to be unlawful, and underscores that the effects engendered by the State Party’s prolonged occupation contribute to cruel, inhuman or degrading circums... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: f873fbd9-dab7-4be6-a861-225cf85fa20c |
7bbe4950-5918-4325-abaf-ff259f2ef736 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Statements obtained through the use of torture 34.The Committee takes note of the information provided by the State Party indicating that evidence obtained illegally, including through the use of torture, may be declared inadmissible in accordance with section 12 of the Evidence Ordinance and the jurisprudence of the S... | 34. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the State Party indicating that evidence obtained illegally, including through the use of torture, may be declared inadmissible in accordance with section 12 of the Evidence Ordinance and the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court. However, the Committee is concer... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 7bbe4950-5918-4325-abaf-ff259f2ef736 |
5013d8ec-910e-4031-903b-fd14a95c9f29 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [] | Statements obtained through the use of torture 35. Recalling the Committee’s previous recommendations, the State Party should ensure that confessions and other statements obtained through torture or ill-treatment are not admitted as evidence in law or in practice – except against persons accused of committing torture, ... | 35. Recalling the Committee’s previous recommendations, the State Party should ensure that confessions and other statements obtained through torture or ill-treatment are not admitted as evidence in law or in practice – except against persons accused of committing torture, as evidence that the statement was made. | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 5013d8ec-910e-4031-903b-fd14a95c9f29 |
be68f975-c1ef-4f6d-9105-3d2ee09e18d0 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Land & property rights",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Necessity defence 36.While taking into account the information provided by the State Party that the number of Israel Security Agency interrogations with respect to which the necessity defence has been raised is minimal, and noting the jurisprudence of the High Court of Justice that the necessity defence cannot be appli... | 36. While taking into account the information provided by the State Party that the number of Israel Security Agency interrogations with respect to which the necessity defence has been raised is minimal, and noting the jurisprudence of the High Court of Justice that the necessity defence cannot be applied in cases where... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: be68f975-c1ef-4f6d-9105-3d2ee09e18d0 |
9ce2d064-04a1-41c3-a914-fce99177942f | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Necessity defence 37. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party incorporate into domestic law the principle of the absolute prohibition of torture and ill-treatment, and ensure that no exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal p... | 37. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party incorporate into domestic law the principle of the absolute prohibition of torture and ill-treatment, and ensure that no exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instabili... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 9ce2d064-04a1-41c3-a914-fce99177942f |
34ab813f-52e0-49d1-a214-0294053962e9 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"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"
] | Investigation and prosecution of acts of torture and ill-treatment 38.While noting the information provided by the State Party concerning multiple and diverse oversight and accountability bodies, the Committee is concerned over allegations indicating that the fragmentation of the detention oversight framework results i... | 38. While noting the information provided by the State Party concerning multiple and diverse oversight and accountability bodies, the Committee is concerned over allegations indicating that the fragmentation of the detention oversight framework results in inefficiencies, confusion over jurisdictions and competence and ... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 34ab813f-52e0-49d1-a214-0294053962e9 |
d8c270de-4d86-4530-bd58-b88faf178e8f | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions"
] | [
"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 39. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that all complaints of torture or ill-treatment are investigated promptly and impartially by an independent body, that suspected officials are suspended from duty immediately for the duration of the investigation, ... | 39. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that all complaints of torture or ill-treatment are investigated promptly and impartially by an independent body, 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 in ... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: d8c270de-4d86-4530-bd58-b88faf178e8f |
87b9d383-72ff-4bcf-be68-3ff67a16523d | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & follow up with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | National human rights institution 40.In the light of its previous recommendation regarding a national human rights institution, the Committee regrets that the State Party has not established such an institution in line with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection ... | 40. In the light of its previous recommendation regarding a national human rights institution, the Committee regrets that the State Party has not established such an institution in line with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Princi... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 87b9d383-72ff-4bcf-be68-3ff67a16523d |
d9e51af0-02cc-4821-a8aa-5af0797338b3 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | National human rights institution 41. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation that the State Party should establish an independent national institution for the promotion and protection of human rights in full compliance with the Paris Principles. | 41. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation that the State Party should establish an independent national institution for the promotion and protection of human rights in full compliance with the Paris Principles. | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: d9e51af0-02cc-4821-a8aa-5af0797338b3 |
eb76707d-0be5-4191-86d6-efff00a4857f | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Redress 42.The Committee takes note of information provided by the State Party that compensation for criminal offences may be pursued in the context of a criminal trial, rather than necessitating a separate civil action. However, the Committee regrets that no information was provided by the State Party regarding instan... | 42. The Committee takes note of information provided by the State Party that compensation for criminal offences may be pursued in the context of a criminal trial, rather than necessitating a separate civil action. However, the Committee regrets that no information was provided by the State Party regarding instances of ... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: eb76707d-0be5-4191-86d6-efff00a4857f |
0beac9a2-632c-4179-888b-b3f7131aece1 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [] | Redress 43. 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 crimi... | 43. 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 conv... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 0beac9a2-632c-4179-888b-b3f7131aece1 |
2a7a4a57-62fd-4d17-b652-2af540c32057 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degradi... | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Non-refoulement 44.The Committee is concerned by the passage into law, in 2025, of Amendment No. 41 to the Entry into Israel Law, which risks undermining the principle of non-refoulement by bypassing the asylum system and allowing for the deportation of persons at substantial risk of torture or ill-treatment or their i... | 44. The Committee is concerned by the passage into law, in 2025, of Amendment No. 41 to the Entry into Israel Law, which risks undermining the principle of non-refoulement by bypassing the asylum system and allowing for the deportation of persons at substantial risk of torture or ill-treatment or their indefinite admin... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 2a7a4a57-62fd-4d17-b652-2af540c32057 |
2e90f89b-0723-462c-96cc-026f4305fea4 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence"
] | Non-refoulement 45. The State Party should ensure that no person is 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. In particular, the State Party should: (a) Revise its legislation to ensure that all as... | 45. The State Party should ensure that no person is 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. In particular, the State Party should: (a) Revise its legislation to ensure that all asylum-seekers and... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 2e90f89b-0723-462c-96cc-026f4305fea4 |
d6d430d4-8d85-4d5a-a13e-6f92b4c50573 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Public officials",
"Media",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Non-citizens",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Freedom of association",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-tre... | [
"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"
] | Human rights defenders, journalists and whistle-blowers 46.The Committee expresses its concern over: (a)Allegations of the arbitrary detention of human rights defenders and journalists in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, along with allegations of the deliberate targeting of journalists in the context of the conflict... | 46. The Committee expresses its concern over: (a) Allegations of the arbitrary detention of human rights defenders and journalists in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, along with allegations of the deliberate targeting of journalists in the context of the conflict in Gaza, in violation of international humanitarian l... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: d6d430d4-8d85-4d5a-a13e-6f92b4c50573 |
780c4c01-2cd9-4d26-941c-b55e18c4dd70 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society",
"Media",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Freedom of association",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to life",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cr... | [
"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"
] | Human rights defenders, journalists and whistle-blowers 47. The State Party should ensure that all human rights defenders and journalists are able to carry out their legitimate work in an enabling environment, free from threats, reprisals, violence or other forms of intimidation and harassment, and, given that a free a... | 47. The State Party should ensure that all human rights defenders and journalists are able to carry out their legitimate work in an enabling environment, free from threats, reprisals, violence or other forms of intimidation and harassment, and, given that a free and vibrant civil society is a key element in the prevent... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 780c4c01-2cd9-4d26-941c-b55e18c4dd70 |
1c24f67a-eeba-4fcf-981f-bdb1931b3237 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Settler violence 48.The Committee takes note of the recent condemnation by President Isaac Herzog of attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers. The Committee also takes note of the information provided by the State Party regarding the investigation and prosecution of acts of violence allegedly committed by Israeli se... | 48. The Committee takes note of the recent condemnation by President Isaac Herzog of attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers. The Committee also takes note of the information provided by the State Party regarding the investigation and prosecution of acts of violence allegedly committed by Israeli settlers prior to ... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 1c24f67a-eeba-4fcf-981f-bdb1931b3237 |
b002c52e-77aa-4a26-ab45-25ea7d25e6bc | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Settler violence 49. Recalling the Committee’s previous recommendations, the State party should ensure that all acts of settler 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 thoro... | 49. Recalling the Committee’s previous recommendations, the State party should ensure that all acts of settler 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 investigate... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: b002c52e-77aa-4a26-ab45-25ea7d25e6bc |
857d78c5-7b53-42db-873e-bc06e22910c5 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Death penalty",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | Death penalty 50.While noting that the death penalty has only been handed down twice and carried out once in the history of the State Party, and acknowledging the de facto moratorium on the use of the death penalty under both the domestic and military jurisdictions, the Committee expresses its concern regarding a bill ... | 50. While noting that the death penalty has only been handed down twice and carried out once in the history of the State Party, and acknowledging the de facto moratorium on the use of the death penalty under both the domestic and military jurisdictions, the Committee expresses its concern regarding a bill before the Kn... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 857d78c5-7b53-42db-873e-bc06e22910c5 |
afb6c06e-075c-4b9a-affb-fe1a598d9a96 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Death penalty",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation"
] | [] | Death penalty 51. The State Party should consider declaring a moratorium on the death penalty and consider reviewing the country’s legislation and policy in order to abolish it. If the death penalty is imposed, the State Party should ensure that it is only for the most serious crimes and in compliance with internationa... | 51. The State Party should consider declaring a moratorium on the death penalty and consider reviewing the country’s legislation and policy in order to abolish it. If the death penalty is imposed, the State Party should ensure that it is only for the most serious crimes and in compliance with international norms, inclu... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: afb6c06e-075c-4b9a-affb-fe1a598d9a96 |
1ad6b6b9-3f67-4821-8130-0fea0adccfad | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [] | Training 52.While noting the information provided by the State Party as regards the training of public officials and other persons who may be involved in the custody, interrogation or treatment of individuals subject to arrest, detention or imprisonment, the Committee regrets that no information was provided by the Sta... | 52. While noting the information provided by the State Party as regards the training of public officials and other persons who may be involved in the custody, interrogation or treatment of individuals subject to arrest, detention or imprisonment, the Committee regrets that no information was provided by the State Party... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 1ad6b6b9-3f67-4821-8130-0fea0adccfad |
eeba19b7-7628-49f1-81dd-da622c176d6d | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"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 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify 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... | 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify 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 | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: eeba19b7-7628-49f1-81dd-da622c176d6d |
26d27f7c-a580-4cc2-9a9f-9ae0ae2cba0f | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [] | Follow-up procedure 54. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 28 November 2026, information on follow-up to the Committee’s recommendations on criminalizing torture as a distinct offence and issuing a clear message at the highest level reiterating that it will not be tolerated, on incommunicado detentio... | 54. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 28 November 2026, information on follow-up to the Committee’s recommendations on criminalizing torture as a distinct offence and issuing a clear message at the highest level reiterating that it will not be tolerated, on incommunicado detention and enforced disap... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 26d27f7c-a580-4cc2-9a9f-9ae0ae2cba0f |
516a4ccc-12ff-407f-8094-475e47dbfd13 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [] | [] | Other issues 55. The Committee encourages the State Party to consider making the declarations under articles 21 and 22 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider inter-State communications and communications from or on behalf of individuals subject to its jurisdiction who clai... | 55. The Committee encourages the State Party to consider making the declarations under articles 21 and 22 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider inter-State communications and communications from or on behalf of individuals subject to its jurisdiction who claim to be victi... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: 516a4ccc-12ff-407f-8094-475e47dbfd13 |
ff100453-0fd8-4330-9943-3d45d9ebcb18 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Media"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Other issues 56. 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. | 56. 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 | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: ff100453-0fd8-4330-9943-3d45d9ebcb18 |
c5230af1-f4fd-42be-b00d-ac13d69e3d59 | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | CAT | 2025-12-08 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Israel"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Other issues 57. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its next periodic report, which will be its seventh, by 28 November 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, tr... | 57. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its next periodic report, which will be its seventh, by 28 November 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... | CAT | Israel | CAT/C/ISR/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: f1108b64-262f-4e73-a4bf-07b39925ab96 | AnnotationId: c5230af1-f4fd-42be-b00d-ac13d69e3d59 |
794894b5-5075-4098-b57d-924ea097f13e | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | B.Positive aspects 4.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s initiatives to revise and introduce legislation in areas of relevance to the Convention, including: (a)The repeal of the Juvenile Offenders Act 1935, in 2022; (b)The adoption of the Children’s Act, which prohibits the infliction of corporal or humiliating pu... | 4. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s initiatives to revise and introduce legislation in areas of relevance to the Convention, including: (a) The repeal of the Juvenile Offenders Act 1935, in 2022; (b) The adoption of the Children’s Act, which prohibits the infliction of corporal or humiliating punishment on a ch... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 794894b5-5075-4098-b57d-924ea097f13e |
db8dff1c-ef58-420e-ae30-aa395455a91c | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | B.Positive aspects 5.The Committee commends the State Party’s initiatives to modify its policies and procedures in order to afford greater protection to human rights and to apply the Convention, in particular: (a)The adoption of the government programme entitled “A bridge to the future” (2025–2029), with the objective ... | 5. The Committee commends the State Party’s initiatives to modify its policies and procedures in order to afford greater protection to human rights and to apply the Convention, in particular: (a) The adoption of the government programme entitled “A bridge to the future” (2025–2029), with the objective of setting up a c... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: db8dff1c-ef58-420e-ae30-aa395455a91c |
3c512f99-9faf-4759-a061-4475cdd63089 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [] | B.Positive aspects 6.The Committee also takes note of the publication in 2025 of an official translation of the Convention into Kreol Morisien and the creation of a free online repository of primary and secondary legislation. | 6. The Committee also takes note of the publication in 2025 of an official translation of the Convention into Kreol Morisien and the creation of a free online repository of primary and secondary legislation. | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 3c512f99-9faf-4759-a061-4475cdd63089 |
2c1efebc-f781-4137-b511-01b68214cecf | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | 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 the measures taken in follow-up to the recommendations on the following issues: interrogation methods and confessions obtained under duress, conditions ... | 7. In its previous concluding observations, the Committee requested the State Party to provide information on the measures taken in follow-up to the recommendations on the following issues: interrogation methods and confessions obtained under duress, conditions of detention, and complaint mechanisms (paras. 24 (a), (b)... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 2c1efebc-f781-4137-b511-01b68214cecf |
6e5d25cb-59cd-42c0-b8b5-4147a9185d80 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"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",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Criminalization of torture 8.The Committee appreciates the information provided by the State Party’s delegation on the approval, inApril2025, by the Cabinet of the introduction to the National Assembly of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill and the Criminal Code (Amendment) Bill, which are aimed at repealing section 7 (2... | 8. The Committee appreciates the information provided by the State Party’s delegation on the approval, inApril2025, by the Cabinet of the introduction to the National Assembly of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill and the Criminal Code (Amendment) Bill, which are aimed at repealing section 7 (2) of the Constitution and ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 6e5d25cb-59cd-42c0-b8b5-4147a9185d80 |
4ed218c8-7f22-4395-8c2d-dc869be24c45 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"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"
] | Criminalization of torture 9. The State Party should: (a) Take all measures necessary to repeal section 7 (2) of the Constitution and to amend section 245 of the Criminal Code and ensure that the principle of the absolute prohibition of torture is incorporated explicitly into its legislation and that it is strictly app... | 9. The State Party should: (a) Take all measures necessary to repeal section 7 (2) of the Constitution and to amend section 245 of the Criminal Code and ensure that the principle of the absolute prohibition of torture is incorporated explicitly into its legislation and that it is strictly applied, in accordance with ar... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 4ed218c8-7f22-4395-8c2d-dc869be24c45 |
50c14f23-03fc-4df5-a99c-1be8b542cf9f | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 10.The Committee notes that section 7 (1) of the Constitution provides for the prohibition of inhuman or degrading punishment or other such treatment, but omits cruel acts, as foreseen in article 16 of the Convention. It appreciates the State Party’s willingness, whic... | 10. The Committee notes that section 7 (1) of the Constitution provides for the prohibition of inhuman or degrading punishment or other such treatment, but omits cruel acts, as foreseen in article 16 of the Convention. It appreciates the State Party’s willingness, which was reaffirmed during the dialogue, to have this ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 50c14f23-03fc-4df5-a99c-1be8b542cf9f |
9d1490b4-4231-4825-94d0-c266db4126d8 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 11. The Committee encourages the State Party to align section 7 (1) of the Constitution with article 16 of the Convention by prohibiting cruel acts and punishment, in addition to inhuman and degrading treatment. | 11. The Committee encourages the State Party to align section 7 (1) of the Constitution with article 16 of the Convention by prohibiting cruel acts and punishment, in addition to inhuman and degrading treatment. | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 9d1490b4-4231-4825-94d0-c266db4126d8 |
d4e0770f-2443-48cc-b5bd-cbba2a0fcb78 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Fundamental legal safeguards 12.The Committee notes the State Party’s ongoing efforts to develop the comprehensive Police and Criminal Justice Bill (formerly known as the Police and Criminal Evidence Bill, which had been pending for many years) with a view to strengthening procedural legal safeguards for arrested and d... | 12. The Committee notes the State Party’s ongoing efforts to develop the comprehensive Police and Criminal Justice Bill (formerly known as the Police and Criminal Evidence Bill, which had been pending for many years) with a view to strengthening procedural legal safeguards for arrested and detained persons, as well as ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: d4e0770f-2443-48cc-b5bd-cbba2a0fcb78 |
0edfb52c-ad44-468c-829c-e85afbf8e049 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading t... | [
"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: (a) Strengthen its efforts to draft and adopt the comprehensive Police and Criminal Justice Bill, in line with international human rights standards, amend section 31 of the Dangerous Drugs Act and section 27 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act to guarantee the rig... | 13. The State Party should: (a) Strengthen its efforts to draft and adopt the comprehensive Police and Criminal Justice Bill, in line with international human rights standards, amend section 31 of the Dangerous Drugs Act and section 27 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act to guarantee the right of arrested persons to hav... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 0edfb52c-ad44-468c-829c-e85afbf8e049 |
9f4033bb-f4db-4d07-8e4e-0cd5449d3f08 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Pretrial detention 14.While noting the measures adopted by the State Party, such as the increase in the number of magistrates and judges and the establishment of an additional division of the Intermediate and Supreme Court, with a view to ensuring the prompt processing and adjudication of cases and reducing the length ... | 14. While noting the measures adopted by the State Party, such as the increase in the number of magistrates and judges and the establishment of an additional division of the Intermediate and Supreme Court, with a view to ensuring the prompt processing and adjudication of cases and reducing the length of pretrial detent... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 9f4033bb-f4db-4d07-8e4e-0cd5449d3f08 |
e5c9ca2b-189c-4c32-b097-ee9602432952 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Pretrial detention 15. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that the provisions on pretrial detention are respected and that such detention is resorted to only in exceptional circumstances and for a limited period, taking into account the principles of necessity and proportionality; (b) Intensify efforts to address the p... | 15. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that the provisions on pretrial detention are respected and that such detention is resorted to only in exceptional circumstances and for a limited period, taking into account the principles of necessity and proportionality; (b) Intensify efforts to address the prolonged length of ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: e5c9ca2b-189c-4c32-b097-ee9602432952 |
14993fbc-9b7d-49df-8892-fec2302af98d | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Conditions of detention",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | National preventive mechanism 16.The Committee welcomes the information that several recommendations formulated by the national preventive mechanism of the National Human Rights Commission following its monitoring visits have been implemented by the authorities, leading to improvements in conditions of detention. It no... | 16. The Committee welcomes the information that several recommendations formulated by the national preventive mechanism of the National Human Rights Commission following its monitoring visits have been implemented by the authorities, leading to improvements in conditions of detention. It notes with concern, however, th... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 14993fbc-9b7d-49df-8892-fec2302af98d |
5c889d1b-6aab-48df-9f90-129d1c81c4e0 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Children"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | National preventive mechanism 17. The State Party should take the measures necessary to strengthen the independence of the national preventive mechanism from the executive branch. In this connection, it should revisit the process for the selection and dismissal of the members of the mechanism, establish a transparent a... | 17. The State Party should take the measures necessary to strengthen the independence of the national preventive mechanism from the executive branch. In this connection, it should revisit the process for the selection and dismissal of the members of the mechanism, establish a transparent and competitive appointment pro... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 5c889d1b-6aab-48df-9f90-129d1c81c4e0 |
11ac92eb-0d2a-47e3-8d20-c9f716dbc6fd | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to life",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Independent Police Complaints Commission and investigation of cases of torture and ill-treatment by police 18.With reference to its previous concluding observations and to the assessment made by the Committee’s Rapporteur for follow-up to concluding observations, the Committee remains concerned that, according to secti... | 18. With reference to its previous concluding observations and to the assessment made by the Committee’s Rapporteur for follow-up to concluding observations, the Committee remains concerned that, according to section 3 (5) and (7) of the Independent Police Complaints Commission Act, the members of the Commission contin... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 11ac92eb-0d2a-47e3-8d20-c9f716dbc6fd |
2a0d1905-445a-4fea-9733-eb95c70a10e5 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"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"
] | Independent Police Complaints Commission and investigation of cases of torture and ill-treatment by police 19. The State Party should: (a) Take legislative measures to amend the Independent Police Complaints Commission Act 2016 in order to ensure the independence of the Independent Police Complaints Commission from the... | 19. The State Party should: (a) Take legislative measures to amend the Independent Police Complaints Commission Act 2016 in order to ensure the independence of the Independent Police Complaints Commission from the executive; (b) Further strengthen efforts to ensure that acts of torture and ill-treatment by police are p... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 2a0d1905-445a-4fea-9733-eb95c70a10e5 |
050f1811-20fe-4671-8a79-7d002da2427b | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"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",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Inadmissibility of evidence obtained through the use of torture 20.With reference to its previous concluding observations and the assessment made by the Committee’s Rapporteur for follow-up to concluding observations, as well as the information provided by the delegation during the dialogue, the Committee notes the ste... | 20. With reference to its previous concluding observations and the assessment made by the Committee’s Rapporteur for follow-up to concluding observations, as well as the information provided by the delegation during the dialogue, the Committee notes the steps taken by the State Party, including the introduction of DNA-... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 050f1811-20fe-4671-8a79-7d002da2427b |
30d866b8-0d91-43d4-be56-2e7969ada265 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"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"
] | Inadmissibility of evidence obtained through the use of torture 21. The State Party should: (a) 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 such acts; (b) Ensure that, when it is alleged tha... | 21. The State Party should: (a) 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 such acts; (b) Ensure that, when it is alleged that a confession or other statement has been obtained through tort... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 30d866b8-0d91-43d4-be56-2e7969ada265 |
3cae1c2b-2f25-4541-9c70-4e8cbf84211d | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [] | Complaints mechanisms in places of deprivation of liberty 22.The Committee takes note of the information concerning the installation of complaint boxes in prisons and detention facilities, which are regularly collected and opened in the Confidential Registry of the Prison Headquarters, as well as other means of complai... | 22. The Committee takes note of the information concerning the installation of complaint boxes in prisons and detention facilities, which are regularly collected and opened in the Confidential Registry of the Prison Headquarters, as well as other means of complaint available to detainees, including the procedure follow... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 3cae1c2b-2f25-4541-9c70-4e8cbf84211d |
2599d042-3d21-4fe6-ba4c-7797ffc54dfe | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"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"
] | Complaints mechanisms in places of deprivation of liberty 23. The State Party should: (a) Continue to strengthen existing complaints mechanisms by ensuring that victims of torture and ill-treatment in all places of deprivation of liberty have effective, confidential and unhindered access to them and ensure that complai... | 23. The State Party should: (a) Continue to strengthen existing complaints mechanisms by ensuring that victims of torture and ill-treatment in all places of deprivation of liberty have effective, confidential and unhindered access to them and ensure that complainants are protected from any intimidation or reprisals as ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 2599d042-3d21-4fe6-ba4c-7797ffc54dfe |
6fded048-be3d-477a-a8cf-77b4ac700d71 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detent... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Juvenile justice 24.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to align its domestic legislation and policies on children’s rights with international standards on juvenile justice, including the provision of legal aid to children in conflict with the law, free of strict eligibility criteria. It also notes that th... | 24. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to align its domestic legislation and policies on children’s rights with international standards on juvenile justice, including the provision of legal aid to children in conflict with the law, free of strict eligibility criteria. It also notes that the imposition of ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 6fded048-be3d-477a-a8cf-77b4ac700d71 |
2a8c90b2-bbea-4947-9513-9fce2d1292e1 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"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 25. The State Party should: (a) Continue its efforts to bring its juvenile justice system fully into line with the relevant international standards and ensure that the duration of pretrial detention for children in conflict with the law is clearly limited in law, that such detention is applied only as ... | 25. The State Party should: (a) Continue its efforts to bring its juvenile justice system fully into line with the relevant international standards and ensure that the duration of pretrial detention for children in conflict with the law is clearly limited in law, that such detention is applied only as a last resort, wh... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 2a8c90b2-bbea-4947-9513-9fce2d1292e1 |
7581e50b-c33d-4758-9d92-b7c775661c7e | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to life",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, ... | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Conditions of detention 26.While taking note of the adoption of the Strategic Plan 2013–2023 of the Mauritius Prison Service, as well as several steps taken by the State Party to improve material conditions in prisons, the Committee is concerned about: (a)Reports indicating challenges in guaranteeing a strict separatio... | 26. While taking note of the adoption of the Strategic Plan 2013–2023 of the Mauritius Prison Service, as well as several steps taken by the State Party to improve material conditions in prisons, the Committee is concerned about: (a) Reports indicating challenges in guaranteeing a strict separation between detainees on... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 7581e50b-c33d-4758-9d92-b7c775661c7e |
f7ec8dde-3645-4ea7-9870-99da02b3915c | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Right to life",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detentio... | [
"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 27. The State Party should: (a) C ontinue its efforts to improve existing prison facilities and material conditions to bring them into line with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) and ensure strict separation between detainees on r... | 27. The State Party should: (a) Continue its efforts to improve existing prison facilities and material conditions to bring them into line with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) and ensure strict separation between detainees on remand and convicted priso... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: f7ec8dde-3645-4ea7-9870-99da02b3915c |
215e1562-c68b-4d4a-88fa-b30bc3eb8e05 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Redress 28.The Committee takes note of the information provided by the State Party that victims of torture and ill-treatment can lodge civil actions against the perpetrators to claim compensation for damages, that several cases are currently pending before the Supreme Court and that some cases may be settled out of cou... | 28. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the State Party that victims of torture and ill-treatment can lodge civil actions against the perpetrators to claim compensation for damages, that several cases are currently pending before the Supreme Court and that some cases may be settled out of court with... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 215e1562-c68b-4d4a-88fa-b30bc3eb8e05 |
83a59c5b-6ee3-4f5f-a592-d987cde3cc16 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Redress 29. The Committee recommends that the State Party take steps to ensure that all victims of torture and ill-treatment can obtain redress, including by ensuring an enforceable right to fair and adequate compensation and the means for as full a rehabilitation as possible. To this end, the State Party should establ... | 29. The Committee recommends that the State Party take steps to ensure that all victims of torture and ill-treatment can obtain redress, including by ensuring an enforceable right to fair and adequate compensation and the means for as full a rehabilitation as possible. To this end, the State Party should establish comp... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 83a59c5b-6ee3-4f5f-a592-d987cde3cc16 |
fc750912-9548-47ae-a0d5-faf16eef3749 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Stateless persons",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Non-refoulement 30.The Committee takes note of the State Party’s statement that it adheres to the principle of non-refoulement and that it allows the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to conduct mandated refugee status determinations on its territory. However, the Committee regrets that the St... | 30. The Committee takes note of the State Party’s statement that it adheres to the principle of non-refoulement and that it allows the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to conduct mandated refugee status determinations on its territory. However, the Committee regrets that the State Party has n... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: fc750912-9548-47ae-a0d5-faf16eef3749 |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.