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5024d78a-b9f9-4a03-a267-8e8c2c64b1f6 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Stateless persons",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education"
] | Non-refoulement 31. The State Party should take legislative steps to establish comprehensive national asylum legislation and procedures that provide effective protection to asylum-seekers and refugees against refoulement to a State where there are substantial grounds for believing that they would be in danger of being ... | 31. The State Party should take legislative steps to establish comprehensive national asylum legislation and procedures that provide effective protection to asylum-seekers and refugees against refoulement to a State where there are substantial grounds for believing that they would be in danger of being subjected to tor... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 5024d78a-b9f9-4a03-a267-8e8c2c64b1f6 |
e57d5c69-0570-4eec-b45e-52b3adfacbab | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Violence against women 32.The Committee appreciates the steps taken by the State Party to combat gender‑based violence, including domestic violence, as well as the awareness-raising campaigns carried out. It also takes note of the information provided by the State Party’s delegation during the dialogue on the proposed ... | 32. The Committee appreciates the steps taken by the State Party to combat gender‐based violence, including domestic violence, as well as the awareness-raising campaigns carried out. It also takes note of the information provided by the State Party’s delegation during the dialogue on the proposed amendment of section 2... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: e57d5c69-0570-4eec-b45e-52b3adfacbab |
2b1b95bd-bfe0-45ad-9334-9546facd463f | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls",
"Media"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"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"
] | Violence against women 33. The State Party should: (a) Repeal section 242 of the Criminal Code; (b) C riminalize marital rape as a separate offence ; (c) Continue to strengthen measures to prevent gender-based violence, including domestic violence, and mechanisms to encourage victims to come forward, and ensure that al... | 33. The State Party should: (a) Repeal section 242 of the Criminal Code; (b) Criminalize marital rape as a separate offence ; (c) Continue to strengthen measures to prevent gender-based violence, including domestic violence, and mechanisms to encourage victims to come forward, and ensure that all allegations of violenc... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 2b1b95bd-bfe0-45ad-9334-9546facd463f |
f13691e3-03ab-4570-b19e-8cb8e28b036d | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Media",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Protection of human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists 34.While noting the commitment made by the delegation during the dialogue to ensure that human rights defenders and lawyers carry out their legitimate work in an enabling environment and to protect them from any threats or intimidation, the Committee is conc... | 34. While noting the commitment made by the delegation during the dialogue to ensure that human rights defenders and lawyers carry out their legitimate work in an enabling environment and to protect them from any threats or intimidation, the Committee is concerned about the information before it regarding instances of ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: f13691e3-03ab-4570-b19e-8cb8e28b036d |
64ff6c73-b710-4cc8-a907-a1652d336f34 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Media",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"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",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Protection of human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists 35. The State Party should ensure that all human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists are able to carry out their legitimate work in an enabling environment, free from threats, reprisals, violence or other forms of harassment. The State Party should inv... | 35. The State Party should ensure that all human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists are able to carry out their legitimate work in an enabling environment, free from threats, reprisals, violence or other forms of harassment. The State Party should investigate promptly, thoroughly and impartially all allegations ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 64ff6c73-b710-4cc8-a907-a1652d336f34 |
3b45d346-c8fc-4c4e-a3fe-018d9e6edfd2 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"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 36.While acknowledging the State Party’s ongoing efforts to develop a standard operating procedure relating to trafficking in persons, to train police officers in the effective investigation of trafficking cases and to set up a combating trafficking in persons unit to improve the coordination and... | 36. While acknowledging the State Party’s ongoing efforts to develop a standard operating procedure relating to trafficking in persons, to train police officers in the effective investigation of trafficking cases and to set up a combating trafficking in persons unit to improve the coordination and prosecution of such c... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 3b45d346-c8fc-4c4e-a3fe-018d9e6edfd2 |
4d9c69b1-ea8c-4258-bb79-7098acb8e066 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Social workers",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Trafficking in persons 37. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to combat and prevent all forms of trafficking in persons, and ensure that such cases are thoroughly investigated, that suspected perpetrators are prosecuted and, if convicted, sentenced to appropriate penalties and that victims obtain full redres... | 37. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to combat and prevent all forms of trafficking in persons, and ensure that such cases are thoroughly investigated, that suspected perpetrators are prosecuted and, if convicted, sentenced to appropriate penalties and that victims obtain full redress, including adequate c... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 4d9c69b1-ea8c-4258-bb79-7098acb8e066 |
a2e20bf5-f2e2-4d96-83e1-fa4107a2b32e | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"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",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Violence and abuse against individuals on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity 38.While welcoming the Supreme Court’s ruling of 2023 in the case of Abdool Ridwan Firaas Ah Seek v. State of Mauritius , which held that section 250 of the Criminal Code, which criminalized same-sex r... | 38. While welcoming the Supreme Court’s ruling of 2023 in the case of Abdool Ridwan Firaas Ah Seek v. State of Mauritius, which held that section 250 of the Criminal Code, which criminalized same-sex relations between consenting adults, was unconstitutional, the Committee is concerned at reports of violence, including ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: a2e20bf5-f2e2-4d96-83e1-fa4107a2b32e |
48aeca59-3b71-44f7-8e02-6b47f7e9346f | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"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"
] | Violence and abuse against individuals on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity 39. The Committee recommends that the State Party take effective measures to prevent violence based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, and ensure that all acts of violence ar... | 39. The Committee recommends that the State Party take effective measures to prevent violence based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, and ensure that all acts of violence are promptly, effectively and impartially investigated and prosecuted, and that perpetrators are brought to justice and v... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 48aeca59-3b71-44f7-8e02-6b47f7e9346f |
6e52132f-5e00-4889-85d5-779e8bb2ff11 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Internally displaced persons"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [] | Situation of the Chagossians 40.While noting the agreement on the return of the Chagos Archipelago to the State Party and the ongoing negotiations with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Committee is concerned at the discrimination, poverty and inhuman and degrading treatment to which Chagoss... | 40. While noting the agreement on the return of the Chagos Archipelago to the State Party and the ongoing negotiations with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Committee is concerned at the discrimination, poverty and inhuman and degrading treatment to which Chagossians have been subjected as ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 6e52132f-5e00-4889-85d5-779e8bb2ff11 |
0b2621d8-b12e-4751-a8a9-198dcd77b0c4 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Internally displaced persons"
] | [] | [] | Situation of the Chagossians 41. The Committee encourages the State Party to strengthen its efforts in addressing the situation of Chagossians as a result of their forced displacement and in carrying out proper consultations with them throughout the negotiation process, including on the issues related to their return a... | 41. The Committee encourages the State Party to strengthen its efforts in addressing the situation of Chagossians as a result of their forced displacement and in carrying out proper consultations with them throughout the negotiation process, including on the issues related to their return as well as redress and the mea... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 0b2621d8-b12e-4751-a8a9-198dcd77b0c4 |
ea3e2fdb-76a7-4f1f-86c4-c457e9b2b8b6 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Older persons",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Persons with disabilities, including those confined to psychiatric and social care institutions 42.While taking note of the information provided by the State Party about the amendments introduced in 2019 to the Mental Health Care Act with the aim of preventing the prolonged hospitalization and institutionalization of p... | 42. While taking note of the information provided by the State Party about the amendments introduced in 2019 to the Mental Health Care Act with the aim of preventing the prolonged hospitalization and institutionalization of persons with disabilities, the Committee recalls the recent concerns and recommendations formula... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: ea3e2fdb-76a7-4f1f-86c4-c457e9b2b8b6 |
f96572f6-60c4-474b-af37-158bdafb6244 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Persons with disabilities, including those confined to psychiatric and social care institutions 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify its efforts to abstain from involuntary admissions to closed institutions merely on the basis of impairment and avoid forced hospitalization, unless it is strictly ... | 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify its efforts to abstain from involuntary admissions to closed institutions merely on the basis of impairment and avoid forced hospitalization, unless it is strictly necessary in cases in which persons pose a danger to themselves or to others, and that, even the... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: f96572f6-60c4-474b-af37-158bdafb6244 |
e9aade92-c407-4b95-8792-6d9b6dbb2ef5 | 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"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Training 44.While noting the training provided by the Police Training School and the Prison Training School, which includes modules on human rights, and by the Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies, which provides training to legal professionals, as well as the refresher talks on the Convention and the Optional Prot... | 44. While noting the training provided by the Police Training School and the Prison Training School, which includes modules on human rights, and by the Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies, which provides training to legal professionals, as well as the refresher talks on the Convention and the Optional Protocol the... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: e9aade92-c407-4b95-8792-6d9b6dbb2ef5 |
91e5f2e8-7fb0-4113-97a6-990f4b62877e | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"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 45. The State Party should further strengthen mandatory initial and in-service training programmes to ensure that all public officials, in particular law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, prison staff and others who may be involved in the custody, interrogation or treatment of persons subjected to any... | 45. The State Party should further strengthen mandatory initial and in-service training programmes to ensure that all public officials, in particular law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, prison staff and others who may be involved in the custody, interrogation or treatment of persons subjected to any form of ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 91e5f2e8-7fb0-4113-97a6-990f4b62877e |
3cebcd75-9c65-4998-9cf7-aa8303feb052 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"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 46. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 2 May 2026, information on follow-up to the Committee’s recommendations on the criminalization of torture, the Independent Police Complaints Commission and investigation of cases of torture and ill-treatment by police, and conditions of deten... | 46. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 2 May 2026, information on follow-up to the Committee’s recommendations on the criminalization of torture, the Independent Police Complaints Commission and investigation of cases of torture and ill-treatment by police, and conditions of detention (see paras. 9 (... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 3cebcd75-9c65-4998-9cf7-aa8303feb052 |
c4b1e7e8-94ae-4a17-98cc-35393b699375 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [] | [] | Other issues 47. 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 individuals subject to its jurisdiction. | 47. 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 individuals subject to its jurisdiction. | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: c4b1e7e8-94ae-4a17-98cc-35393b699375 |
9fb851f0-5205-4d11-b910-73d19d64726f | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Death penalty",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation"
] | [] | Other issues 48. The Committee invites the State Party to take all legislative measures necessary to repeal section 4 (1) of the Constitution with the aim of abolishing the death penalty in law and to ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolitio... | 48. The Committee invites the State Party to take all legislative measures necessary to repeal section 4 (1) of the Constitution with the aim of abolishing the death penalty in law and to ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the deat... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 9fb851f0-5205-4d11-b910-73d19d64726f |
eae029a6-8383-4e59-82e6-897bdb93fd30 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Media"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Other issues 49. 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. | 49. 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 | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: eae029a6-8383-4e59-82e6-897bdb93fd30 |
8b1a7701-e0a2-420f-bb39-84202a2f2e86 | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Other issues 50. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its next periodic report, which will be its sixth, by 2 May 2029 . For that purpose, and in view of the fact that the State Party has agreed to report to the Committee under the simplified reporting procedure, the Committee will, in due course, transmit ... | 50. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its next periodic report, which will be its sixth, by 2 May 2029 . For that purpose, and in view of the fact that the State Party has agreed to report to the Committee under the simplified reporting procedure, the Committee will, in due course, transmit to the State ... | CAT | Mauritius | CAT/C/MUS/CO/5 | 2025 | DocumentId: c3d8c31c-36cb-44fa-ba16-be4897f6585a | AnnotationId: 8b1a7701-e0a2-420f-bb39-84202a2f2e86 |
2016ec8e-9204-41d5-b01f-406e372a9259 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | B.Positive aspects 4.The Committee welcomes the following legislative measures taken by the State Party in areas relevant to the Convention: (a)The adoption, on 23 November 2016, of the Ombudsman Act; (b)The amendment of the Penalties Enforcement Code, in 2017, regarding the rights of the Ombudsman’s Office; (c)The ent... | 4. The Committee welcomes the following legislative measures taken by the State Party in areas relevant to the Convention: (a) The adoption, on 23 November 2016, of the Ombudsman Act; (b) The amendment of the Penalties Enforcement Code, in 2017, regarding the rights of the Ombudsman’s Office; (c) The entry into force, ... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 2016ec8e-9204-41d5-b01f-406e372a9259 |
a0d510da-4642-4eeb-9e01-3c70d1803003 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Stateless persons",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Private life & privacy",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Children... | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 ... | B.Positive aspects 5.The Committee also welcomes the State Party’s initiatives to amend its policies, programmes and administrative measures to give effect to the Convention, including: (a)The adoption of the National Action Plan for the Elimination of Statelessness (2019–2024), in January 2019; (b)The adoption of the ... | 5. The Committee also welcomes the State Party’s initiatives to amend its policies, programmes and administrative measures to give effect to the Convention, including: (a) The adoption of the National Action Plan for the Elimination of Statelessness (2019–2024), in January 2019; (b) The adoption of the National Plan of... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: a0d510da-4642-4eeb-9e01-3c70d1803003 |
ba6b49c8-84d9-4932-ab94-b393776521bc | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Media"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Pending follow-up issues from the previous reporting cycle 6.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: incommunicado detention, ensuring the protection and release from detent... | 6. 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: incommunicado detention, ensuring the protection and release from detention of human rights defenders and journalists and their ab... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: ba6b49c8-84d9-4932-ab94-b393776521bc |
de4e8913-a5d4-4790-8a27-c88ac0fec30c | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Incorporation of Convention obligations into domestic law 7.The Committee notes the inclusion of article 201, and its definition of torture, in the revised Criminal Code but also notes that the Convention sets out a series of other elements that States Parties are required to address with respect to any conduct that qu... | 7. The Committee notes the inclusion of article 201, and its definition of torture, in the revised Criminal Code but also notes that the Convention sets out a series of other elements that States Parties are required to address with respect to any conduct that qualifies as torture under the Convention (arts. 1 and 4). | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: de4e8913-a5d4-4790-8a27-c88ac0fec30c |
38e631f9-0d54-4e3b-88cf-8c7327714a75 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation",
"Derogation & state of e... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Incorporation of Convention obligations into domestic law 8. The State Party should ensure that its legislation fully complies with all relevant provisions of the Convention and, to this end, should ensure that: (a) The prohibition of torture is established as absolute and non-derogable in national legislation, no exce... | 8. The State Party should ensure that its legislation fully complies with all relevant provisions of the Convention and, to this end, should ensure that: (a) The prohibition of torture is established as absolute and non-derogable in national legislation, no exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war o... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 38e631f9-0d54-4e3b-88cf-8c7327714a75 |
fb40cd9d-a4e8-4e13-a25a-5424f9cffed8 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"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",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Impunity for acts of torture and ill-treatment 9.While noting the installation of audiovisual equipment in several places of detention across the country, which can contribute to preventing torture and ill-treatment, the Committee remains deeply concerned about numerous allegations of a widespread practice of torture a... | 9. While noting the installation of audiovisual equipment in several places of detention across the country, which can contribute to preventing torture and ill-treatment, the Committee remains deeply concerned about numerous allegations of a widespread practice of torture and ill-treatment, including severe beatings of... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: fb40cd9d-a4e8-4e13-a25a-5424f9cffed8 |
17586d2a-115a-47cc-b812-5f107f0e1d95 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Impunity for acts of torture and ill-treatment 10. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation that the State Party should take immediate and effective measures to prevent acts of torture and ill ‑ treatment throughout the country and that it should also take vigorous steps to eliminate impunity for those who ... | 10. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation that the State Party should take immediate and effective measures to prevent acts of torture and ill ‐ treatment throughout the country and that it should also take vigorous steps to eliminate impunity for those who commit such acts. In this connection, the State... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 17586d2a-115a-47cc-b812-5f107f0e1d95 |
14fb2392-b021-4faa-be12-5d6dc855d228 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Right to life",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Deaths in custody 11.The Committee remains deeply concerned about reports of deaths in custody due to torture, the State Party’s failure to ensure an independent forensic examination of such deaths, and the fact that criminal investigations are not systematically launched into them (arts. 2, 11 and 16). | 11. The Committee remains deeply concerned about reports of deaths in custody due to torture, the State Party’s failure to ensure an independent forensic examination of such deaths, and the fact that criminal investigations are not systematically launched into them (arts. 2, 11 and 16). | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 14fb2392-b021-4faa-be12-5d6dc855d228 |
fa08dea5-7122-424b-aecd-5328a2d43ebc | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Deaths in custody 12. The State Party should: (a) Adopt measures to ensure that all deaths in custody are investigated promptly and impartially by an independent body, including by means of forensic examinations, with due regard to the Minnesota Protocol on the Investigation of Potentially Unlawful Death, and, where ap... | 12. The State Party should: (a) Adopt measures to ensure that all deaths in custody are investigated promptly and impartially by an independent body, including by means of forensic examinations, with due regard to the Minnesota Protocol on the Investigation of Potentially Unlawful Death, and, where appropriate, prosecu... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: fa08dea5-7122-424b-aecd-5328a2d43ebc |
9e0fe1c8-9fc1-49a0-950f-ff547907edf2 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Disappeared persons",
"Media",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Incommunicado detention and enforced disappearances 13.While acknowledging the State Party’s participation in dialogues with the European Union and international human rights mechanisms, including the United Nations treaty bodies, the Committee remains gravely concerned about reports of the continued use of incommunica... | 13. While acknowledging the State Party’s participation in dialogues with the European Union and international human rights mechanisms, including the United Nations treaty bodies, the Committee remains gravely concerned about reports of the continued use of incommunicado detention in Turkmenistan, about numerous and pe... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 9e0fe1c8-9fc1-49a0-950f-ff547907edf2 |
1eebc18d-a727-4ae4-a185-09b924557ffe | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Incommunicado detention and enforced disappearances 14. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and urges the State Party: (a) To take all the measures necessary to bring an end to the practice of incommunicado detention. The State Party should ensure that no person is held incommunicado and that individu... | 14. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and urges the State Party: (a) To take all the measures necessary to bring an end to the practice of incommunicado detention. The State Party should ensure that no person is held incommunicado and that individuals currently detained under such conditions, in par... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 1eebc18d-a727-4ae4-a185-09b924557ffe |
41215c22-7018-4e51-8c67-312bbd32755b | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"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"
] | Fundamental safeguards 15.The Committee is seriously concerned that persons deprived of their liberty do not in practice enjoy all fundamental legal safeguards against torture from the moment of their apprehension. For example, many people are held in temporary detention centres for more than 48 hours without prompt ac... | 15. The Committee is seriously concerned that persons deprived of their liberty do not in practice enjoy all fundamental legal safeguards against torture from the moment of their apprehension. For example, many people are held in temporary detention centres for more than 48 hours without prompt access to a medical exam... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 41215c22-7018-4e51-8c67-312bbd32755b |
9fe2a966-7c09-4191-b683-ba7868f623b8 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Fundamental safeguards 16. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and urges the State Party to ensure that all persons deprived of their liberty, including remand prisoners, are afforded, by law and in practice, from the very outset of their deprivation of liberty, all fundamental legal safeguards, inclu... | 16. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and urges the State Party to ensure that all persons deprived of their liberty, including remand prisoners, are afforded, by law and in practice, from the very outset of their deprivation of liberty, all fundamental legal safeguards, including the right to be as... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 9fe2a966-7c09-4191-b683-ba7868f623b8 |
ac3546f4-5c73-4b3d-9c3e-90e1863e36a7 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Media",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"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"
] | Arbitrary arrest, imprisonment and alleged torture and ill-treatment of human rights defenders and journalists 17.The Committee is concerned about the numerous and consistent allegations of serious acts of intimidation, reprisals and threats against human rights defenders, journalists and their relatives, and about the... | 17. The Committee is concerned about the numerous and consistent allegations of serious acts of intimidation, reprisals and threats against human rights defenders, journalists and their relatives, and about the arbitrary arrest and imprisonment of such individuals in relation to their work. The Committee is also concer... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: ac3546f4-5c73-4b3d-9c3e-90e1863e36a7 |
f69ba396-a141-4662-9909-fa6bcb1cc033 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Media",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"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",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Arbitrary arrest, imprisonment and alleged torture and ill-treatment of human rights defenders and journalists 18. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and urges the State Party: (a) To take all measures necessary to ensure that human rights defenders and journalists are able to carry out their legitim... | 18. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and urges the State Party: (a) To take all measures necessary to ensure that human rights defenders and journalists are able to carry out their legitimate activities in a safe and enabling environment, free from intimidation, threats, acts of reprisal, violence,... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: f69ba396-a141-4662-9909-fa6bcb1cc033 |
f58f47b5-372b-4045-839a-8e0c792ac62e | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Media"
] | [
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"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"
] | Risk of imprisonment and ill-treatment when exercising the right to freedom of opinion and expression 19.The Committee is concerned that, despite the Mass Media Act of 22 December 2012 enshrining the freedom of the press, including the right of journalists to seek, receive and disseminate information, there are consist... | 19. The Committee is concerned that, despite the Mass Media Act of 22 December 2012 enshrining the freedom of the press, including the right of journalists to seek, receive and disseminate information, there are consistent reports that access to information and the Internet is tightly controlled by the State, journalis... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: f58f47b5-372b-4045-839a-8e0c792ac62e |
78fa3516-9d56-425b-a838-5a70c991e984 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Media",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"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"
] | Risk of imprisonment and ill-treatment when exercising the right to freedom of opinion and expression 20. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure the application in practice of the Mass Media Act of 22 December 2012, such that no person is arbitrarily detained or subjected to torture or ill-treatment ... | 20. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure the application in practice of the Mass Media Act of 22 December 2012, such that no person is arbitrarily detained or subjected to torture or ill-treatment for exercising the right to freedom of opinion and expression; (b) Create and promote a civic space, i... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 78fa3516-9d56-425b-a838-5a70c991e984 |
ab3aa2d1-0ca2-431d-97b5-15677831a0ff | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"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",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Violence and abuse against individuals on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity 21.The Committee is concerned about the criminalization of consensual sexual relations between male adults under the offence of sodomy (Criminal Code, art. 133). It is also concerned about reports of v... | 21. The Committee is concerned about the criminalization of consensual sexual relations between male adults under the offence of sodomy (Criminal Code, art. 133). It is also concerned about reports of violence, including by law enforcement personnel, harassment, hate speech and hate crimes against individuals on the ba... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: ab3aa2d1-0ca2-431d-97b5-15677831a0ff |
2c3a9bc6-8737-4590-b5a0-d8708f0d4a3c | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"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",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Violence and abuse against individuals on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity 22. The State Party should: (a) Repeal article 133 of the Criminal Code with a view to decriminalizing consensual same-sex relations; (b) Take effective measures to prevent violence, harassment, hate s... | 22. The State Party should: (a) Repeal article 133 of the Criminal Code with a view to decriminalizing consensual same-sex relations; (b) Take effective measures to prevent violence, harassment, hate speech and hate crimes against persons on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, ... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 2c3a9bc6-8737-4590-b5a0-d8708f0d4a3c |
34c5bc76-51d4-40b0-a04d-825fc84916b6 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Violence against women and girls, including domestic and sexual violence 23.While commending the efforts of the State Party concerning women’s rights and the training on domestic and gender-based violence provided to officials from diverse government bodies, the Committee is concerned about the prevalence of domestic v... | 23. While commending the efforts of the State Party concerning women’s rights and the training on domestic and gender-based violence provided to officials from diverse government bodies, the Committee is concerned about the prevalence of domestic violence against women, including sexual violence. The Committee is also ... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 34c5bc76-51d4-40b0-a04d-825fc84916b6 |
52b0f560-e74f-4ee9-ba11-9d76d13c6638 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Social workers",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Violence against women and girls, including domestic and sexual violence 24. The State Party should: (a) Finalize and adopt the bill on the prevention of family and domestic violence and ensure that it contains clear definitions of gender-based violence and domestic violence; (b) Adopt the measures necessary to encoura... | 24. The State Party should: (a) Finalize and adopt the bill on the prevention of family and domestic violence and ensure that it contains clear definitions of gender-based violence and domestic violence; (b) Adopt the measures necessary to encourage and facilitate the lodging of complaints by victims and to address eff... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 52b0f560-e74f-4ee9-ba11-9d76d13c6638 |
c9fd7da8-ade4-42d2-baa0-ed2158355336 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Abortion 25.The Committee is concerned about the restrictive legal framework governing access to abortion in Turkmenistan, which envisions a right to abortion only during the first five weeks of pregnancy. The Committee notes with particular concern that, after five weeks, the authorities reportedly in practice impose ... | 25. The Committee is concerned about the restrictive legal framework governing access to abortion in Turkmenistan, which envisions a right to abortion only during the first five weeks of pregnancy. The Committee notes with particular concern that, after five weeks, the authorities reportedly in practice impose addition... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: c9fd7da8-ade4-42d2-baa0-ed2158355336 |
74ce1490-0a47-4ff7-85d2-745299d5d873 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights"
] | Abortion 26. The State Party should ensure that access to safe and legal abortion is guaranteed at least in cases where the pregnancy poses a risk to the life or health of the woman, results from rape or incest, or involves non-viable fetuses. The State Party should also remove barriers that impede access to abortion a... | 26. The State Party should ensure that access to safe and legal abortion is guaranteed at least in cases where the pregnancy poses a risk to the life or health of the woman, results from rape or incest, or involves non-viable fetuses. The State Party should also remove barriers that impede access to abortion and post-a... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 74ce1490-0a47-4ff7-85d2-745299d5d873 |
7f8fc7e8-043c-4a87-8c6f-ac0f923157d6 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Torture and ill-treatment of members of ethnic and religious minorities 27.The Committee is concerned about reports indicating that individuals engaging in religious practices associated with unregistered or unauthorized religious groups, such as members of the Balochi minority, have been subjected to imprisonment. Thi... | 27. The Committee is concerned about reports indicating that individuals engaging in religious practices associated with unregistered or unauthorized religious groups, such as members of the Balochi minority, have been subjected to imprisonment. This includes allegations that Muslim men have had their beards forcibly s... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 7f8fc7e8-043c-4a87-8c6f-ac0f923157d6 |
86a07619-c8f4-490e-8fdb-a3a98fb4440a | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Torture and ill-treatment of members of ethnic and religious minorities 28. The State Party should; (a) Prevent, investigate and remedy any acts of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment that are motivated by, or result in, discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, including act... | 28. The State Party should; (a) Prevent, investigate and remedy any acts of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment that are motivated by, or result in, discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, including acts of violence, harassment or intimidation targeting individuals or commu... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 86a07619-c8f4-490e-8fdb-a3a98fb4440a |
a99f49b2-267c-460e-904d-f0b4490bff9a | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Right to health",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Right to food",
"Conditions of detention",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food"
] | Conditions of detention in prisons 29.While acknowledging the State Party’s efforts to improve and upgrade nine penitentiary institutions across four provinces, the Committee remains deeply concerned about reports of inadequate material and hygiene conditions in places of deprivation of liberty. These include continued... | 29. While acknowledging the State Party’s efforts to improve and upgrade nine penitentiary institutions across four provinces, the Committee remains deeply concerned about reports of inadequate material and hygiene conditions in places of deprivation of liberty. These include continued severe overcrowding; inadequate b... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: a99f49b2-267c-460e-904d-f0b4490bff9a |
5e45a917-5911-490f-9e9e-6cd2adb2525b | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Right to food",
"Conditions of detention",
"Discrimination against women",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"R... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene"
] | Conditions of detention in prisons 30. The Committee reiterates the recommendations contained in its previous concluding observations and urges the State Party: (a) To ensure that solitary confinement is used only in exceptional circumstances, as a measure of last resort and for the shortest time possible. In particula... | 30. The Committee reiterates the recommendations contained in its previous concluding observations and urges the State Party: (a) To ensure that solitary confinement 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 ... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 5e45a917-5911-490f-9e9e-6cd2adb2525b |
2caa6ace-acde-4542-9259-950f279dc9f2 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Right to food",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Conditions in psychiatric institutions and other social care institutions 31.The Committee is concerned about reports that the psychiatric hospitals in the country lack sufficient medical care and have poor sanitary conditions. There are also concerns that patients are not receiving adequate nutrition, in particular at... | 31. The Committee is concerned about reports that the psychiatric hospitals in the country lack sufficient medical care and have poor sanitary conditions. There are also concerns that patients are not receiving adequate nutrition, in particular at a psychiatric facility in the city of Mary. The Committee is also seriou... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 2caa6ace-acde-4542-9259-950f279dc9f2 |
2008cbdd-a84b-4d02-8626-95bd0b52cf3e | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to health",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Conditions in psychiatric institutions and other social care institutions 32. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Increase the number of medical personnel, including psychiatrists and nurses, and the number of psychologists and social workers, in all psychiatric hospitals, provide regular training to all... | 32. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Increase the number of medical personnel, including psychiatrists and nurses, and the number of psychologists and social workers, in all psychiatric hospitals, provide regular training to all medical and non-medical staff, including security and technical personnel... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 2008cbdd-a84b-4d02-8626-95bd0b52cf3e |
c2dba530-b9ba-4a1b-a509-d751e81ebca0 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Special Procedures"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Cooperation with international mechanisms 33.The Committee is concerned that the State Party has in practice denied visit requests by Human Rights Council special procedure mandate holders, including the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and the Working Group on... | 33. The Committee is concerned that the State Party has in practice denied visit requests by Human Rights Council special procedure mandate holders, including the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, despite the fact th... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: c2dba530-b9ba-4a1b-a509-d751e81ebca0 |
7081fff8-3b90-407e-9114-85243f24618e | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Spec... | [] | Cooperation with international mechanisms 34. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To strengthen cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms by permitting visits as soon as possible by special procedure mandate holders who have requested them, in conformity with the terms of reference for country visits... | 34. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To strengthen cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms by permitting visits as soon as possible by special procedure mandate holders who have requested them, in conformity with the terms of reference for country visits by special procedure mandate holders; (b)... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 7081fff8-3b90-407e-9114-85243f24618e |
0b2492fc-b680-47a5-81da-5243cb0a5647 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | National human rights institution 35.While taking note of the adoption of the Ombudsman Act, the information provided by the State Party on the institution’s functions and structure, and the accreditation of the Ombudsman with B status by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions in October 2024, the Co... | 35. While taking note of the adoption of the Ombudsman Act, the information provided by the State Party on the institution’s functions and structure, and the accreditation of the Ombudsman with B status by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions in October 2024, the Committee is concerned at reports i... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 0b2492fc-b680-47a5-81da-5243cb0a5647 |
c08919b7-14c5-4dda-a963-a067b6b28511 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | National human rights institution 36. The committee recommends that the State Party: (a) In accordance with the recommendations of the Subcommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, issued in October 2024, and with the principles relating to the status of national institutio... | 36. The committee recommends that the State Party: (a) In accordance with the recommendations of the Subcommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, issued in October 2024, and with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protectio... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: c08919b7-14c5-4dda-a963-a067b6b28511 |
bb135807-bb0c-4ba2-b343-e28b3c4bdba3 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [] | Independent complaints mechanism 37.The Committee expresses concern at the information provided by the State Party that no complaints of torture or ill-treatment were received during the reporting period, and that no officials were prosecuted for torture and/or ill-treatment during that period (arts. 2, 11–14 and 16). | 37. The Committee expresses concern at the information provided by the State Party that no complaints of torture or ill-treatment were received during the reporting period, and that no officials were prosecuted for torture and/or ill-treatment during that period (arts. 2, 11–14 and 16). | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: bb135807-bb0c-4ba2-b343-e28b3c4bdba3 |
fe9596d8-dfa2-4bdf-b6a5-ec138c02a4bc | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Independent complaints mechanism 38. The Committee reiterates the recommendations contained in its previous concluding observations and urges the State Party: (a) To take note of the information provided regarding article 8 of the Penalties Enforcement Code, facilitate, in law and in practice, the submission by convict... | 38. The Committee reiterates the recommendations contained in its previous concluding observations and urges the State Party: (a) To take note of the information provided regarding article 8 of the Penalties Enforcement Code, facilitate, in law and in practice, the submission by convicted prisoners of proposals, statem... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: fe9596d8-dfa2-4bdf-b6a5-ec138c02a4bc |
14bb50cd-3b11-46ea-987e-f0c9295427fd | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"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)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Coerced statements 39.Despite national criminal legislation deeming information obtained through torture to be inadmissible, the Committee is concerned about numerous reports of the widespread continued use of coerced confessions or other statements as evidence in court. The Committee is also concerned about the lack o... | 39. Despite national criminal legislation deeming information obtained through torture to be inadmissible, the Committee is concerned about numerous reports of the widespread continued use of coerced confessions or other statements as evidence in court. The Committee is also concerned about the lack of information on i... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 14bb50cd-3b11-46ea-987e-f0c9295427fd |
dff85847-aeb5-42d6-af2c-c04bac32e81a | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"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"
] | Coerced statements 40. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation that the State Party ensure that any confession or other statement made as a result of torture or other forms of coercion is not invoked as evidence in any judicial proceedings, in conformity with article 15 of the Convention. The State Party s... | 40. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation that the State Party ensure that any confession or other statement made as a result of torture or other forms of coercion is not invoked as evidence in any judicial proceedings, in conformity with article 15 of the Convention. The State Party should ensure that j... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: dff85847-aeb5-42d6-af2c-c04bac32e81a |
2111f872-b1c8-49b8-ba69-14b31b3963b1 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Non-refoulement 41.The Committee takes note of reports that no new asylum-seekers have been registered in the State Party since 2005. The Committee also regrets that the State Party did not provide the requested information on the number of asylum applications considered by its authorities and the outcome of those requ... | 41. The Committee takes note of reports that no new asylum-seekers have been registered in the State Party since 2005. The Committee also regrets that the State Party did not provide the requested information on the number of asylum applications considered by its authorities and the outcome of those requests, or on the... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 2111f872-b1c8-49b8-ba69-14b31b3963b1 |
5d72d681-e93a-4d4d-b854-dfef9dd1e677 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Non-refoulement 42. 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) Establish fair and efficient asylum and refe... | 42. 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) Establish fair and efficient asylum and referral procedures ... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 5d72d681-e93a-4d4d-b854-dfef9dd1e677 |
4111d0e1-3aa8-4b33-87da-9a5d2bbda6d4 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of de... | [] | Juvenile detention 43.While commending the adoption of the National Action Plan on Children’s Rights (2023–2028) and the State Party’s efforts in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to establish an appropriate juvenile justice system, the Committee is concerned about reports of an increase in... | 43. While commending the adoption of the National Action Plan on Children’s Rights (2023–2028) and the State Party’s efforts in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to establish an appropriate juvenile justice system, the Committee is concerned about reports of an increase in the number of gir... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 4111d0e1-3aa8-4b33-87da-9a5d2bbda6d4 |
751d90c4-6900-4c82-aec8-c3c7b2168090 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Cooperation with international organizations",
"Con... | [
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Juvenile detention 44. The State Party should: (a) Bring its juvenile justice system fully into line with the Convention and other relevant international standards. In particular, the State Party should promote alternatives to detention and ensure that detention is used as a last resort and for the shortest possible pe... | 44. The State Party should: (a) Bring its juvenile justice system fully into line with the Convention and other relevant international standards. In particular, the State Party should promote alternatives to detention and ensure that detention is used as a last resort and for the shortest possible period of time and is... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 751d90c4-6900-4c82-aec8-c3c7b2168090 |
78e0e5a7-5e89-49ff-ad52-8912745bb7d4 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [] | Counter-terrorism 45.While acknowledging the State Party’s national security concerns, the Committee is concerned that its anti-terrorism legislation contains an overly broad definition of extremism. The Committee also regrets not having received information on the legal safeguards and remedies available for individual... | 45. While acknowledging the State Party’s national security concerns, the Committee is concerned that its anti-terrorism legislation contains an overly broad definition of extremism. The Committee also regrets not having received information on the legal safeguards and remedies available for individuals suspected of te... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 78e0e5a7-5e89-49ff-ad52-8912745bb7d4 |
9b059ff3-385c-458f-b63e-b3b3e2385902 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Counter-terrorism 46. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that the anti-terrorism legislation and other relevant laws are in line with the Convention and international standards, and that anti-terrorism legislation is not used to restrict the rights enshrined in the Convention; (b) Ensure that adequate and effective leg... | 46. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that the anti-terrorism legislation and other relevant laws are in line with the Convention and international standards, and that anti-terrorism legislation is not used to restrict the rights enshrined in the Convention; (b) Ensure that adequate and effective legal safeguards and ... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 9b059ff3-385c-458f-b63e-b3b3e2385902 |
45e4715e-65f5-4b0a-b0d1-b2d4b4478cd8 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to life",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Training 47.Taking note of the information provided by the State Party about providing numerous training programmes on topics related to the prohibition of torture and ill‑treatment, the Committee is concerned about the lack of methodologies to assess the effectiveness of these training programmes. Moreover, the Commit... | 47. Taking note of the information provided by the State Party about providing numerous training programmes on topics related to the prohibition of torture and ill‐treatment, the Committee is concerned about the lack of methodologies to assess the effectiveness of these training programmes. Moreover, the Committee regr... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 45e4715e-65f5-4b0a-b0d1-b2d4b4478cd8 |
967821d5-c314-4336-a3d0-771e8245587e | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Training 48. The State Party should: (a) Develop and apply a methodology for assessing the effectiveness of training programmes in reducing the number of cases of torture and ill-treatment and in ensuring the investigation of those acts and the prosecution of the perpetrators; (b) Ensure that all relevant staff, includ... | 48. The State Party should: (a) Develop and apply a methodology for assessing the effectiveness of training programmes in reducing the number of cases of torture and ill-treatment and in ensuring the investigation of those acts and the prosecution of the perpetrators; (b) Ensure that all relevant staff, including medic... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 967821d5-c314-4336-a3d0-771e8245587e |
da4eb093-0d2e-41a5-bd73-77b3a3bbc291 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Right to life",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Comprehensive statistical data 49.The Committee regrets the lack of statistical data on matters relevant to the State Party’s obligations under the Convention, including data on complaints, investigations, prosecutions and convictions in cases of torture and ill-treatment, comprehensive prison occupancy rates, and data... | 49. The Committee regrets the lack of statistical data on matters relevant to the State Party’s obligations under the Convention, including data on complaints, investigations, prosecutions and convictions in cases of torture and ill-treatment, comprehensive prison occupancy rates, and data on deaths in custody, as well... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: da4eb093-0d2e-41a5-bd73-77b3a3bbc291 |
da74be6f-a968-4b1a-b5f0-13bf6f007b3c | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Comprehensive statistical data 50. The Committee urges the State Party, as a matter of priority, to compile, provide the Committee with and disseminate publicly statistical data relevant to the monitoring of the implementation of the Convention, disaggregated by, inter alia, sex, ethnicity, age, crime committed and geo... | 50. The Committee urges the State Party, as a matter of priority, to compile, provide the Committee with and disseminate publicly statistical data relevant to the monitoring of the implementation of the Convention, disaggregated by, inter alia, sex, ethnicity, age, crime committed and geographical location, including i... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: da74be6f-a968-4b1a-b5f0-13bf6f007b3c |
163e119a-bd6b-4987-84c3-5bd9e09282d0 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"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",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | Follow-up procedure 51. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 2 May 2026, information on follow-up to the Committee’s recommendations on renouncing any use of torture and ill-treatment, on incommunicado detention, on providing detailed information to the Committee on the fate and whereabouts of all indi... | 51. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, by 2 May 2026, information on follow-up to the Committee’s recommendations on renouncing any use of torture and ill-treatment, on incommunicado detention, on providing detailed information to the Committee on the fate and whereabouts of all individuals reported as ... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 163e119a-bd6b-4987-84c3-5bd9e09282d0 |
34dca933-d1bd-4355-b5ac-4ccb41391d67 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [] | [] | Other issues 52. The Committee reiterates its recommendation that the State Party consider making the declaration under article 22 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from individuals subject to its jurisdiction. | 52. The Committee reiterates its recommendation that the State Party consider making the declaration under article 22 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from individuals subject to its jurisdiction. | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 34dca933-d1bd-4355-b5ac-4ccb41391d67 |
f0df2fcf-e21d-4318-8c41-c3f09a771d5b | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [] | Other issues 53. The Committee invites the State Party to accede to the core United Nations human rights treaties to which it is not yet party, as well as to the optional protocols to the core treaties to which it is not yet party. | 53. The Committee invites the State Party to accede to the core United Nations human rights treaties to which it is not yet party, as well as to the optional protocols to the core treaties to which it is not yet party. | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: f0df2fcf-e21d-4318-8c41-c3f09a771d5b |
97df8f39-985a-46e5-b5b4-8acbe72fca80 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Media"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Other issues 54. 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. | 54. 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 | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 97df8f39-985a-46e5-b5b4-8acbe72fca80 |
400d967b-d6d9-4760-99d8-5f6e1b2e6f36 | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | CAT | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Turkmenistan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Other issues 55. The State Party is invited to submit its next periodic report, which will be its fourth, by 2 May 2029. For that purpose, the Committee invites the State Party to accept, by 2 May 2026, the simplified reporting procedure consisting in the transmittal, by the Committee to the State Party, of a list of i... | 55. The State Party is invited to submit its next periodic report, which will be its fourth, by 2 May 2029. For that purpose, the Committee invites the State Party to accept, by 2 May 2026, the simplified reporting procedure consisting in the transmittal, by the Committee to the State Party, of a list of issues prior t... | CAT | Turkmenistan | CAT/C/TKM/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: daea12aa-8d25-4f0f-b112-8db275d44667 | AnnotationId: 400d967b-d6d9-4760-99d8-5f6e1b2e6f36 |
808ea0be-ffe7-49fe-be91-74ad5e35509e | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | B.Positive aspects 5.The Committee welcomes the ratification of or accession to the following international instruments by the State Party: (a)Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, in 2024; (b)The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, in 2022;... | 5. The Committee welcomes the ratification of or accession to the following international instruments by the State Party: (a) Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, in 2024; (b) The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, in 2022; (c) The Interna... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 808ea0be-ffe7-49fe-be91-74ad5e35509e |
8b2af4ab-1b5e-4e29-a347-16020a51b201 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | B.Positive aspects 6.The Committee also welcomes the State Party’s initiatives to revise and introduce legislation in areas of relevance to the Convention, in particular the following: (a)The adoption of Law No. 4067-IX, on legal and social protection of persons affected by sexual violence related to the armed aggressi... | 6. The Committee also welcomes the State Party’s initiatives to revise and introduce legislation in areas of relevance to the Convention, in particular the following: (a) The adoption of Law No. 4067-IX, on legal and social protection of persons affected by sexual violence related to the armed aggression of the Russian... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 8b2af4ab-1b5e-4e29-a347-16020a51b201 |
a1d431dc-aecd-421a-9f6a-f010aa34b7ab | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Older persons",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"... | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"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"
] | B.Positive aspects 7.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 give effect to the Convention, in particular the following: (a)The adoption of the strategy for reforming psychoneurological and other residential ... | 7. 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 give effect to the Convention, in particular the following: (a) The adoption of the strategy for reforming psychoneurological and other residential institutions and ... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: a1d431dc-aecd-421a-9f6a-f010aa34b7ab |
2fe1a6c3-78b6-4aa9-8e91-7231cc8f7710 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Pending follow-up issues from the previous reporting cycle 8.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: fundamental legal safeguards; excessive use of force and killings; and t... | 8. 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: fundamental legal safeguards; excessive use of force and killings; and the use of excessive force and grave violations of the Conv... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 2fe1a6c3-78b6-4aa9-8e91-7231cc8f7710 |
e77f7b2f-c699-442b-8995-81513d7e6521 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Public officials"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Definition of torture 9.The Committee notes the amendment made to article 127 of the Criminal Code in 2022, which improved the definition of torture, but notes with concern several remaining shortcomings Firstly, the basic definition of torture in article 127 (1), punishable by imprisonment for only a term of three to ... | 9. The Committee notes the amendment made to article 127 of the Criminal Code in 2022, which improved the definition of torture, but notes with concern several remaining shortcomings Firstly, the basic definition of torture in article 127 (1), punishable by imprisonment for only a term of three to six years, does not r... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: e77f7b2f-c699-442b-8995-81513d7e6521 |
09648613-18e2-4c25-9c7f-3c864f8bdd0e | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Definition of torture 10. The State Party should: (a) Continue to align the provisions of article 127 of the Criminal Code with article 1 of the Convention, ensuring that those responsible can be identified and that acts committed for any reason based on discrimination of any kind are also included in the basic offence... | 10. The State Party should: (a) Continue to align the provisions of article 127 of the Criminal Code with article 1 of the Convention, ensuring that those responsible can be identified and that acts committed for any reason based on discrimination of any kind are also included in the basic offence of torture, and ensur... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 09648613-18e2-4c25-9c7f-3c864f8bdd0e |
eb448a4d-ff01-4de4-b751-22e555ad45ab | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Fundamental legal safeguards 11.The Committee takes note of the measures taken by the State Party to strengthen legal safeguards and the provision of free legal aid to those without sufficient means to pay for legal services, as well as the installation of video monitoring in Security Service facilities and the new cus... | 11. The Committee takes note of the measures taken by the State Party to strengthen legal safeguards and the provision of free legal aid to those without sufficient means to pay for legal services, as well as the installation of video monitoring in Security Service facilities and the new custody records system installe... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: eb448a4d-ff01-4de4-b751-22e555ad45ab |
1ea9f14a-c3d4-4cd5-b504-ea03923c7a38 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Fundamental legal safeguards 12. The State Party should ensure that all fundamental legal safeguards are guaranteed in practice for all detained persons from the outset of the deprivation of their liberty, including by: (a) Ensuring for all detained persons, in particular persons detained on conflict-related charges, t... | 12. The State Party should ensure that all fundamental legal safeguards are guaranteed in practice for all detained persons from the outset of the deprivation of their liberty, including by: (a) Ensuring for all detained persons, in particular persons detained on conflict-related charges, the right to be assisted by a ... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 1ea9f14a-c3d4-4cd5-b504-ea03923c7a38 |
1ca11b37-a36b-4d50-8f7a-26170863b57f | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including ... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Prevention and investigation of acts of torture and ill-treatment, including excessive use of force, by law enforcement officials 13.While noting the establishment of a specialized unit to investigate complaints of torture and ill-treatment within the State Bureau of Investigation, the establishment of specialized divi... | 13. While noting the establishment of a specialized unit to investigate complaints of torture and ill-treatment within the State Bureau of Investigation, the establishment of specialized divisions in regional prosecutor’s offices, the carrying out of various capacity‐building activities, and the adoption of the compreh... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 1ca11b37-a36b-4d50-8f7a-26170863b57f |
4682287a-c39c-4d50-b8f9-1babba20ae6c | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"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)"
] | [
"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"
] | Prevention and investigation of acts of torture and ill-treatment, including excessive use of force, by law enforcement officials 14. The State Party should take all measures necessary to ensure that: (a) The State Bureau of Investigations and the prosecutor ’ s office carry out prompt, impartial, thorough and effectiv... | 14. The State Party should take all measures necessary to ensure that: (a) The State Bureau of Investigations and the prosecutor ’ s office carry out prompt, impartial, thorough and effective investigations into all allegations of torture and ill-treatment, including the excessive use of force and application of means ... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 4682287a-c39c-4d50-b8f9-1babba20ae6c |
cb013aaf-1335-4ce7-a693-08dde8524d85 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"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)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Inadmissibility of confessions obtained as a result of torture 15.While taking note of the guarantees set forth in article 87 (2) (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, regarding the inadmissibility of evidence obtained under coercion, the Committee is concerned by reports indicating that practices of torture and ill-trea... | 15. While taking note of the guarantees set forth in article 87 (2) (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, regarding the inadmissibility of evidence obtained under coercion, the Committee is concerned by reports indicating that practices of torture and ill-treatment are still being used by law enforcement, including polic... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: cb013aaf-1335-4ce7-a693-08dde8524d85 |
ff2b272c-81d8-46e2-b3c6-838b30bbc6cb | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, ... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Inadmissibility of confessions obtained as a result of torture 16. The State Party should: (a) Continue to adopt effective measures to ensure that confessions and statements obtained through torture or ill-treatment are not admitted as evidence in practice, except against persons accused of committing torture, as evide... | 16. The State Party should: (a) Continue to adopt effective measures to ensure that confessions and statements obtained through torture or ill-treatment are not admitted as evidence in practice, except against persons accused of committing torture, as evidence that the statement was made; (b) Ensure that, when it is al... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: ff2b272c-81d8-46e2-b3c6-838b30bbc6cb |
d888f823-f864-4dac-9a04-3080a4cbda1b | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to life",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war c... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Violations of the Convention by the State Party in the context of the armed conflict and occupation 17.The Committee notes the State Party’s commitment to, and measures taken to abide by, international humanitarian law and international human rights law in the context of the ongoing armed conflict and occupation, as we... | 17. The Committee notes the State Party’s commitment to, and measures taken to abide by, international humanitarian law and international human rights law in the context of the ongoing armed conflict and occupation, as well as the information provided by the delegation about the ministerial orders issued on the escort,... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: d888f823-f864-4dac-9a04-3080a4cbda1b |
6572471b-26d5-4067-b68a-ab51060f2707 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Public officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or de... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Violations of the Convention by the State Party in the context of the armed conflict and occupation 18. The Committee underscores that the prohibition of torture is non-derogable, that no exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instability or any other public ... | 18. The Committee underscores that the prohibition of torture is non-derogable, that no exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instability or any other public emergency, may be invoked as a justification of torture and that the obligations stemming from this ... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 6572471b-26d5-4067-b68a-ab51060f2707 |
280cbc5e-afef-4241-bb86-54dc440a7945 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Older persons",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainee... | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
... | [
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.... | Violations of the Convention committed in the occupied territory of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol 19.In the light of the preliminary considerations raised in paragraph 4 above, the Committee is seriously concerned about the numerous allegations of widespread and systemi... | 19. In the light of the preliminary considerations raised in paragraph 4 above, the Committee is seriously concerned about the numerous allegations of widespread and systemic torture, including sexual violence, and ill-treatment inflicted on Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees by the occupying authorities... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 280cbc5e-afef-4241-bb86-54dc440a7945 |
d4538e32-475a-4daa-ab76-1aa9d71acced | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Violations of the Convention committed in the occupied territory of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol 20. In the light of the pledges made by Ukraine during the Human Rights 75 initiative, the Committee requests the State Party: to strengthen the capacity of its national au... | 20. In the light of the pledges made by Ukraine during the Human Rights 75 initiative, the Committee requests the State Party: to strengthen the capacity of its national authorities to ensure that all allegations of violations of the Convention committed on the State Party ’ s occupied territory by the occupying author... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: d4538e32-475a-4daa-ab76-1aa9d71acced |
6e774dbe-7d0c-4184-9a6c-5bc853878fe5 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detention",
"Right to education... | [
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Conditions of detention 21.While taking note of the information provided by the State Party regarding the adoption of the penitentiary system reform strategy for 2022–2026 and the establishment of the expert council for the penitentiary system, as well as the decrease in the overall prison population since the Committe... | 21. While taking note of the information provided by the State Party regarding the adoption of the penitentiary system reform strategy for 2022–2026 and the establishment of the expert council for the penitentiary system, as well as the decrease in the overall prison population since the Committee’s consideration of th... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 6e774dbe-7d0c-4184-9a6c-5bc853878fe5 |
a40ac792-69be-464d-b71e-13992d5eb523 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortali... | Conditions of detention 22. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To continue its efforts to improve the material conditions of detention in all penitentiary and pretrial detention facilities, in line with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules), and reduce... | 22. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To continue its efforts to improve the material conditions of detention in all penitentiary and pretrial detention facilities, in line with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules), and reduce overcrowding at such fa... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: a40ac792-69be-464d-b71e-13992d5eb523 |
cdf52a2a-0398-4d5a-b2e8-80bcc9404e54 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Right to life",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degra... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Prison security and deaths in custody 23.While taking note of the formal abolishment of the practice of “duty prisoners” ( днювальний ) – inmates reportedly assigned by the prison administration to help maintain order in prisons – the Committee is concerned about reports indicating that the practice still continues. It... | 23. While taking note of the formal abolishment of the practice of “duty prisoners” (днювальний) – inmates reportedly assigned by the prison administration to help maintain order in prisons – the Committee is concerned about reports indicating that the practice still continues. It is also concerned that instances of ab... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: cdf52a2a-0398-4d5a-b2e8-80bcc9404e54 |
5d4f3dcf-8961-40e4-8760-1473a44a27e2 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to life",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (incl... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Prison security and deaths in custody 24. The State Party should: (a) Continue to strengthen measures to properly record all violent incidents, abuses, injuries and deaths in prison and ensure that such cases are immediately brought to the attention of relevant authorities ex officio for further investigation, includin... | 24. The State Party should: (a) Continue to strengthen measures to properly record all violent incidents, abuses, injuries and deaths in prison and ensure that such cases are immediately brought to the attention of relevant authorities ex officio for further investigation, including independent forensic examination. In... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 5d4f3dcf-8961-40e4-8760-1473a44a27e2 |
6734cade-82cb-4ddc-8c4c-518c209d3f96 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Complaint mechanism 25.The Committee notes that there are several avenues by which persons deprived of liberty can lodge a complaint regarding torture or ill-treatment, including through the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, the State Bureau of Investigations, the Prosecutor General’s Office and the M... | 25. The Committee notes that there are several avenues by which persons deprived of liberty can lodge a complaint regarding torture or ill-treatment, including through the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, the State Bureau of Investigations, the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Ministry of Justice.... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 6734cade-82cb-4ddc-8c4c-518c209d3f96 |
735092bf-f457-4831-8d4b-25fa9abd4661 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Complaint mechanism 26. The State Party should continue strengthening the existing complaint mechanisms in all places of detention, including by ensuring confidential and unhindered access to such mechanisms in complete confidentiality and by ensuring that complainants are protected against any intimidation or reprisal... | 26. The State Party should continue strengthening the existing complaint mechanisms in all places of detention, including by ensuring confidential and unhindered access to such mechanisms in complete confidentiality and by ensuring that complainants are protected against any intimidation or reprisals as a consequence o... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 735092bf-f457-4831-8d4b-25fa9abd4661 |
52840f54-16d9-4e42-aa6b-7fbcae6252ee | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"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 27.While noting the improvements to the functioning of the national preventive mechanism within the office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights introduced during the reporting period, and the information provided by the delegation about the pending draft law to improve... | 27. While noting the improvements to the functioning of the national preventive mechanism within the office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights introduced during the reporting period, and the information provided by the delegation about the pending draft law to improve the mechanism’s legal framew... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 52840f54-16d9-4e42-aa6b-7fbcae6252ee |
35f506eb-3e72-4072-b0a4-fd0a2c53622f | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | National preventive mechanism 28. The State Party should ensure that the national preventive mechanism has sufficient financial and human resources, including qualified personnel, such as medical professionals, social workers and other relevant experts, to carry out its work effectively in all types of places of depriv... | 28. The State Party should ensure that the national preventive mechanism has sufficient financial and human resources, including qualified personnel, such as medical professionals, social workers and other relevant experts, to carry out its work effectively in all types of places of deprivation of liberty, including so... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 35f506eb-3e72-4072-b0a4-fd0a2c53622f |
07bee0df-8037-4cdf-af0c-35e4258faacc | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Administration of justice 29.While noting the steps taken by the State Party to strengthen the independence of the judiciary, and in view of recent recommendations made by the Human Rights Committee, the Committee remains concerned about reports of undue external influence over and interference with the work of members... | 29. While noting the steps taken by the State Party to strengthen the independence of the judiciary, and in view of recent recommendations made by the Human Rights Committee, the Committee remains concerned about reports of undue external influence over and interference with the work of members of the judiciary, by mea... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 07bee0df-8037-4cdf-af0c-35e4258faacc |
e31471cf-14b1-43e8-a8bb-4580b45355ab | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Administration of justice 30. The State Party should intensify its efforts to ensure the full independence, impartiality and effectiveness of the judiciary in line with international standards, such as the Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary, and guarantee that courts are free to operate without undue... | 30. The State Party should intensify its efforts to ensure the full independence, impartiality and effectiveness of the judiciary in line with international standards, such as the Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary, and guarantee that courts are free to operate without undue pressure or interference,... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: e31471cf-14b1-43e8-a8bb-4580b45355ab |
05e1d1b8-2472-4f0c-96d7-130194558a03 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [] | Juvenile justice 31.The Committee notes the State Party’s new initiative to provide a psychologist for criminal proceedings involving minors, as well as child-friendly interviewing spaces and a pilot project on restorative justice. The Committee also notes the information provided by the delegation regarding the draft ... | 31. The Committee notes the State Party’s new initiative to provide a psychologist for criminal proceedings involving minors, as well as child-friendly interviewing spaces and a pilot project on restorative justice. The Committee also notes the information provided by the delegation regarding the draft bill on juvenile... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 05e1d1b8-2472-4f0c-96d7-130194558a03 |
0b396b54-c91f-4ee0-8638-f15a593cf2d8 | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | CAT | 2025-06-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ukraine"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Cooperation with international organization... | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Juvenile justice 32. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to bring its juvenile justice system fully into line with the relevant international standards. In particular, the State Party should take legislative steps to limit the pretrial detention of children in line with international standards, actively promo... | 32. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to bring its juvenile justice system fully into line with the relevant international standards. In particular, the State Party should take legislative steps to limit the pretrial detention of children in line with international standards, actively promote alternatives t... | CAT | Ukraine | CAT/C/UKR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: cf87b401-7b15-4955-9797-1e8a1a09e653 | AnnotationId: 0b396b54-c91f-4ee0-8638-f15a593cf2d8 |
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