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0178cd27-3c64-474a-ac6c-d0a684355822 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Statistical information and national register 19.The Committee takes note of the list provided by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission of cases of enforced disappearance under the Jammeh regime, and notes the affirmation by the delegation of the State Party that no cases of enforced disappearance have b... | 19. The Committee takes note of the list provided by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission of cases of enforced disappearance under the Jammeh regime, and notes the affirmation by the delegation of the State Party that no cases of enforced disappearance have been reported in the State Party since 2017. H... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 0178cd27-3c64-474a-ac6c-d0a684355822 |
52a061b1-e90d-4197-ba11-6ef3978f96af | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Migrants",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of relia... | Statistical information and national register 20. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish a national register of disappeared persons, including all the information related to cases of enforced disappearance that was gathered by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission, and data on persons di... | 20. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish a national register of disappeared persons, including all the information related to cases of enforced disappearance that was gathered by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission, and data on persons disappeared since the end of the Jammeh regime .... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 52a061b1-e90d-4197-ba11-6ef3978f96af |
34d80132-a385-4df1-83aa-35848728e6eb | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Offence of enforced disappearance 21.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s commitment, as affirmed during the dialogue, to incorporating the offence of enforced disappearance into its national legislation in accordance with the Convention, and notes the State Party’s plans to concretize it through the bill on enforc... | 21. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s commitment, as affirmed during the dialogue, to incorporating the offence of enforced disappearance into its national legislation in accordance with the Convention, and notes the State Party’s plans to concretize it through the bill on enforced disappearance, which is expect... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 34d80132-a385-4df1-83aa-35848728e6eb |
702caeb8-c8a0-4489-8c34-1879832b31f8 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Death penalty",
"Right to life",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Offence of enforced disappearance 22. The Committee urges the State Party to adopt the bill on enforced disappearance without delay, ensuring: (a) The incorporation of enforced disappearance into national legislation as an autonomous offence in accordance with the definition contained in article 2 of the Convention, an... | 22. The Committee urges the State Party to adopt the bill on enforced disappearance without delay, ensuring: (a) The incorporation of enforced disappearance into national legislation as an autonomous offence in accordance with the definition contained in article 2 of the Convention, and as a crime against humanity in a... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 702caeb8-c8a0-4489-8c34-1879832b31f8 |
c9c9c74b-0650-4e80-9a25-8c8ef1ec44b9 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Criminal responsibility of superiors and due obedience 23.The Committee regrets that current criminal legislation does not provide for the responsibility of superiors under the conditions set out in the Convention and does not expressly provide that due obedience may not be invoked to justify enforced disappearance (ar... | 23. The Committee regrets that current criminal legislation does not provide for the responsibility of superiors under the conditions set out in the Convention and does not expressly provide that due obedience may not be invoked to justify enforced disappearance (art. 6). | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: c9c9c74b-0650-4e80-9a25-8c8ef1ec44b9 |
b65c2d9a-978e-4d70-aef0-453deadd0f30 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Criminal responsibility of superiors and due obedience 24. The Committee urges the State Party to incorporate into national legislation the criminal responsibility of superiors, and to ensure that no order or instruction from any public authority – civilian, military or other – may be invoked to justify an offence of e... | 24. The Committee urges the State Party to incorporate into national legislation the criminal responsibility of superiors, and to ensure that no order or instruction from any public authority – civilian, military or other – may be invoked to justify an offence of enforced disappearance and that subordinates who refuse ... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: b65c2d9a-978e-4d70-aef0-453deadd0f30 |
3cd4795e-90e1-4b54-926a-6c469940f7f2 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Statute of limitations 25.The Committee welcomes the information provided by the State Party according to which the bill on enforced disappearance establishes the non-applicability of a statute of limitations. It also notes that there is no statute of limitations for initiating criminal proceedings for the crimes that ... | 25. The Committee welcomes the information provided by the State Party according to which the bill on enforced disappearance establishes the non-applicability of a statute of limitations. It also notes that there is no statute of limitations for initiating criminal proceedings for the crimes that may be invoked, such a... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 3cd4795e-90e1-4b54-926a-6c469940f7f2 |
64c9dfd0-24e5-46e0-abe7-161c29f1e5f5 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Statute of limitations 26. The Committee recommends that the State Party accelerate the adoption of the bill on enforced disappearance, ensuring, in accordance with article 8 of the Convention, that any statute of limitations applied to enforced disappearance as an autonomous offence is of long duration and proportiona... | 26. The Committee recommends that the State Party accelerate the adoption of the bill on enforced disappearance, ensuring, in accordance with article 8 of the Convention, that any statute of limitations applied to enforced disappearance as an autonomous offence is of long duration and proportionate to the extreme serio... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 64c9dfd0-24e5-46e0-abe7-161c29f1e5f5 |
f620c656-f061-4005-94fc-92574e4c4e72 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Jurisdiction over enforced disappearance 27.The Committee regrets the absence of a legal provision establishing the State Party’s jurisdiction when an alleged perpetrator of an offence of enforced disappearance committed abroad is present in its territory and is not extradited or surrendered to another State or surrend... | 27. The Committee regrets the absence of a legal provision establishing the State Party’s jurisdiction when an alleged perpetrator of an offence of enforced disappearance committed abroad is present in its territory and is not extradited or surrendered to another State or surrendered to an international criminal tribun... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: f620c656-f061-4005-94fc-92574e4c4e72 |
be4c7e2e-b97b-417f-bffc-5e0763d6840c | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Jurisdiction over enforced disappearance 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish the competence of the national courts to exercise jurisdiction over cases of enforced disappearance in accordance with the obligations arising from article 9 of the Convention. | 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish the competence of the national courts to exercise jurisdiction over cases of enforced disappearance in accordance with the obligations arising from article 9 of the Convention. | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: be4c7e2e-b97b-417f-bffc-5e0763d6840c |
1995b999-58d6-4e82-ab91-80da9a3d24c5 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Prevention of acts that may hinder the progress of investigations 29.The Committee notes that one of the goals of the Judiciary Strategic Plan(2021–2025) is to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and its autonomy. It also notes the State Party’s efforts to ensure that more Gambian nationals are members of the ... | 29. The Committee notes that one of the goals of the Judiciary Strategic Plan(2021–2025) is to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and its autonomy. It also notes the State Party’s efforts to ensure that more Gambian nationals are members of the judiciary, and the information provided by the delegation of the ... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 1995b999-58d6-4e82-ab91-80da9a3d24c5 |
f0a567f9-10a9-4689-a3cf-d81c29e42d26 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Prevention of acts that may hinder the progress of investigations 30. The Committee seconds the recommendation of the Human Rights Committee that the State Party strengthen the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, including by enacting the bill on the remuneration and other entitlements of judicial officers,... | 30. The Committee seconds the recommendation of the Human Rights Committee that the State Party strengthen the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, including by enacting the bill on the remuneration and other entitlements of judicial officers, and that it reduce the backlog of court cases and ensure that tri... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: f0a567f9-10a9-4689-a3cf-d81c29e42d26 |
03ecb8f3-52e4-4493-a156-26f5bc9a5d38 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Military jurisdiction 31.While taking note of the information provided during the dialogue that military courts do not have the competence to investigate and prosecute allegations of enforced disappearance, the Committee is concerned about the insufficiency of information on legal provisions to sustain this affirmation... | 31. While taking note of the information provided during the dialogue that military courts do not have the competence to investigate and prosecute allegations of enforced disappearance, the Committee is concerned about the insufficiency of information on legal provisions to sustain this affirmation (art. 11). | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 03ecb8f3-52e4-4493-a156-26f5bc9a5d38 |
61297651-a5c5-4b51-beab-825b1488d694 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Military jurisdiction 32. Recalling its statement on enforced disappearance and military jurisdiction, the Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that the investigation and prosecution of cases of enforced disappearance are expressly excluded from the competence of military courts and fall within the exclusiv... | 32. Recalling its statement on enforced disappearance and military jurisdiction, the Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that the investigation and prosecution of cases of enforced disappearance are expressly excluded from the competence of military courts and fall within the exclusive competence of the or... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 61297651-a5c5-4b51-beab-825b1488d694 |
e71f06ca-15e4-48cc-9596-3ec1c998b3dd | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Search and investigation 33.The Committee notes that, according to the information received, the multi-stakeholder task force on enforced disappearance, under the Ministry of Justice, is mandated to coordinate search efforts, conduct investigations, manage remains and address victims’ rights. It also notes that the pol... | 33. The Committee notes that, according to the information received, the multi-stakeholder task force on enforced disappearance, under the Ministry of Justice, is mandated to coordinate search efforts, conduct investigations, manage remains and address victims’ rights. It also notes that the police is responsible for i... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: e71f06ca-15e4-48cc-9596-3ec1c998b3dd |
ad8bdf8f-70ec-443a-a439-f0454ed38c5a | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Search and investigation 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in accordance with the Guiding Principles for the Search for Disappeared Persons: (a) Develop and carry out comprehensive search strategies, ensuring that all persons who have disappeared and whose fate is not yet known are searched for and loc... | 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in accordance with the Guiding Principles for the Search for Disappeared Persons: (a) Develop and carry out comprehensive search strategies, ensuring that all persons who have disappeared and whose fate is not yet known are searched for and located, including persons d... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: ad8bdf8f-70ec-443a-a439-f0454ed38c5a |
2df7ed83-cc7f-4df7-941b-d9bcbe1cbfa5 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Right to life",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16... | Transitional justice 35.The Committee welcomes the acceptance by the State Party of 263 out of the 265 recommendations made by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission and its commitment to implement them within a five-year time frame. It also welcomes the establishment of the Special Accountability Mechani... | 35. The Committee welcomes the acceptance by the State Party of 263 out of the 265 recommendations made by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission and its commitment to implement them within a five-year time frame. It also welcomes the establishment of the Special Accountability Mechanism for the investiga... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 2df7ed83-cc7f-4df7-941b-d9bcbe1cbfa5 |
65a13f37-3883-40d8-9a0e-c69d5aa86345 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Transitional justice 36. The Committee, supporting the recommendations of the Human Rights Committee, recommends that the State Party ensure that all cases of enforced disappearance committed under the Jammeh regime are investigated without delay and that all perpetrators are prosecuted and, if convicted, punished with... | 36. The Committee, supporting the recommendations of the Human Rights Committee, recommends that the State Party ensure that all cases of enforced disappearance committed under the Jammeh regime are investigated without delay and that all perpetrators are prosecuted and, if convicted, punished with penalties commensura... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 65a13f37-3883-40d8-9a0e-c69d5aa86345 |
ff5c55da-099d-40cb-92f0-1d8b80d7155d | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Suspension from duties 37.The Committee regrets allegations received that individuals accused of perpetrating or enabling human rights violations, including enforced disappearance, continue to work within civil and security services. It further notes with concern that the State Party did not provide sufficient informat... | 37. The Committee regrets allegations received that individuals accused of perpetrating or enabling human rights violations, including enforced disappearance, continue to work within civil and security services. It further notes with concern that the State Party did not provide sufficient information on the measures ta... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: ff5c55da-099d-40cb-92f0-1d8b80d7155d |
6d3dbd34-15b1-4ed6-a4dc-4624a65af6c9 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Public officials",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Suspension from duties 38. The Committee recommends that the State Party guarantee that those suspected of having committed or taken part in the commission of enforced disappearance are not in a position to influence the progress of an investigation. In this regard, the State Party should ensure that State officials su... | 38. The Committee recommends that the State Party guarantee that those suspected of having committed or taken part in the commission of enforced disappearance are not in a position to influence the progress of an investigation. In this regard, the State Party should ensure that State officials suspected of involvement ... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 6d3dbd34-15b1-4ed6-a4dc-4624a65af6c9 |
47857e39-a41f-4482-b151-7a7ad2fb60b0 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Protection of persons who report or who participate in the investigation of enforced disappearance 39.The Committee notes the information provided during the dialogue that the Special Prosecutor’s Office and the Special Tribunal for the Gambia will be responsible for making arrangements for the protection of victims an... | 39. The Committee notes the information provided during the dialogue that the Special Prosecutor’s Office and the Special Tribunal for the Gambia will be responsible for making arrangements for the protection of victims and witnesses. However, it regrets the lack of existing mechanisms to protect complainants, witnesse... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 47857e39-a41f-4482-b151-7a7ad2fb60b0 |
dd481a09-ba20-4a81-8f53-e15df99fa690 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Protection of persons who report or who participate in the investigation of enforced disappearance 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish mechanisms, including a structured programme, to ensure that all the persons referred to in article 12 (1) of the Convention are effectively protected from any i... | 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish mechanisms, including a structured programme, to ensure that all the persons referred to in article 12 (1) of the Convention are effectively protected from any ill-treatment or intimidation as a consequence of submitting a complaint or taking part in search or... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: dd481a09-ba20-4a81-8f53-e15df99fa690 |
356c0aa5-0034-426f-ac6a-4839a2bf219f | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Transitional justice",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"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"
] | Mutual legal assistance 41.The Committee welcomes the convictions of Ousman Sonko, the former Minister of the Interior, and Bai Lowe, a driver for the Junglers, by courts in Switzerland and Germany in 2023 and 2024 respectively, for crimes against humanity, and of Michael Sang Correa, an alleged member of the Junglers,... | 41. The Committee welcomes the convictions of Ousman Sonko, the former Minister of the Interior, and Bai Lowe, a driver for the Junglers, by courts in Switzerland and Germany in 2023 and 2024 respectively, for crimes against humanity, and of Michael Sang Correa, an alleged member of the Junglers, by a court in the Unit... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 356c0aa5-0034-426f-ac6a-4839a2bf219f |
45a3081a-ff66-4102-9dcb-eda4e37599aa | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Mutual legal assistance 42. The Committee recommends that, once enforced disappearance has been established as a stand-alone offence in national legislation, the State Party should include the offence among those subject to extradition in any existing or future legislation on extradition. Furthermore, the State Party s... | 42. The Committee recommends that, once enforced disappearance has been established as a stand-alone offence in national legislation, the State Party should include the offence among those subject to extradition in any existing or future legislation on extradition. Furthermore, the State Party should continue to contri... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 45a3081a-ff66-4102-9dcb-eda4e37599aa |
3e01100a-602c-43d9-9f3b-edff5e4fc6f9 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Refugees & asylum seekers"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Non-refoulement 43.The Committee notes the information provided on the extradition procedure, including the restrictions on extradition under section 7 of the Extradition Act, and the deportation procedure as explained by the delegation of the State Party. Nonetheless, it is concerned about: (a)The absence of a legal p... | 43. The Committee notes the information provided on the extradition procedure, including the restrictions on extradition under section 7 of the Extradition Act, and the deportation procedure as explained by the delegation of the State Party. Nonetheless, it is concerned about: (a) The absence of a legal provision that ... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 3e01100a-602c-43d9-9f3b-edff5e4fc6f9 |
c4c6dc45-378d-4f7c-8b22-3250e1660658 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Refugees & asylum seekers"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Non-refoulement 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure systematic and strict respect for the principle of non-refoulement. In that regard, the State Party should: (a) Consider explicitly prohibiting, in its domestic legislation, any expulsion, return, surrender or extradition when there are substantia... | 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure systematic and strict respect for the principle of non-refoulement. In that regard, the State Party should: (a) Consider explicitly prohibiting, in its domestic legislation, any expulsion, return, surrender or extradition when there are substantial grounds for be... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: c4c6dc45-378d-4f7c-8b22-3250e1660658 |
9ae01cb1-af0e-4054-bc09-a9cec9f88973 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to j... | Enforced disappearance in the context of trafficking in persons and migration 45.The Committee is concerned about the lack of progress in the search and investigation of those responsible for the killing and enforced disappearance of more than 50 West African migrant victims in 2005. It is also concerned about worrying... | 45. The Committee is concerned about the lack of progress in the search and investigation of those responsible for the killing and enforced disappearance of more than 50 West African migrant victims in 2005. It is also concerned about worrying allegations related to trafficking, particularly in women and children, for ... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 9ae01cb1-af0e-4054-bc09-a9cec9f88973 |
fe3695d2-38ce-4039-a2fd-b89114a75cbc | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Enforced disappearance in the context of trafficking in persons and migration 46. Recalling its general comment No. 1 (2023) on enforced disappearance in the context of migration, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all allegations of disappearance in the context of trafficking in persons and... | 46. Recalling its general comment No. 1 (2023) on enforced disappearance in the context of migration, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all allegations of disappearance in the context of trafficking in persons and migration are thoroughly investigated, taking into account that the alleged a... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: fe3695d2-38ce-4039-a2fd-b89114a75cbc |
f489a2be-8a4f-439c-931c-932f5e31ad6d | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"D... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Secret detention and fundamental legal safeguards 47.The Committee notes that section 19 of the Constitution enshrines fundamental legal safeguards for persons deprived of liberty. It also notes that, according to sections 37 and 133 of the Constitution, the High Court is competent for habeas corpus in cases of arbitra... | 47. The Committee notes that section 19 of the Constitution enshrines fundamental legal safeguards for persons deprived of liberty. It also notes that, according to sections 37 and 133 of the Constitution, the High Court is competent for habeas corpus in cases of arbitrary detention, which may be invoked by other perso... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: f489a2be-8a4f-439c-931c-932f5e31ad6d |
5f64d4cc-36f2-4b38-a019-0567906c5ec0 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data col... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Secret detention and fundamental legal safeguards 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Expressly prohibit secret detention in national legislation and ensure that, at all stages of proceedings, persons deprived of their liberty are held solely in officially recognized and supervised places of deprivat... | 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Expressly prohibit secret detention in national legislation and ensure that, at all stages of proceedings, persons deprived of their liberty are held solely in officially recognized and supervised places of deprivation of liberty; (b) Review national legislation, i... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 5f64d4cc-36f2-4b38-a019-0567906c5ec0 |
53f39a3c-d4e1-4420-876f-0972104b8e8b | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all... | Registers of persons deprived of liberty 49.The Committee welcomes the information provided during the dialogue concerning the establishment of a centralized database for the country’s prisons (Mile 2, Jeshwang and Janjanbureh Prisons). Nevertheless, it is concerned about: (a)The manual diaries kept in police stations ... | 49. The Committee welcomes the information provided during the dialogue concerning the establishment of a centralized database for the country’s prisons (Mile 2, Jeshwang and Janjanbureh Prisons). Nevertheless, it is concerned about: (a) The manual diaries kept in police stations to record arrests and detentions, the m... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 53f39a3c-d4e1-4420-876f-0972104b8e8b |
45f017cf-4e23-4434-afe5-f83cb0466271 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Enforced disappearances",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Registers of persons deprived of liberty 50. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure the digitalization of the registers of police stations and the judicial system, and the interoperability of the registers of all places of deprivation of liberty, including the centralized prisons database, guaranteei... | 50. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure the digitalization of the registers of police stations and the judicial system, and the interoperability of the registers of all places of deprivation of liberty, including the centralized prisons database, guaranteeing that they all contain, as a minimum, t... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 45f017cf-4e23-4434-afe5-f83cb0466271 |
0077286d-5d91-4b06-bb7f-c9b7cb8b817a | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Training 52. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that all law enforcement and security personnel, civil or military, medical personnel, public officials and other persons who may be involved in the custody or treatment of any person deprived of liberty, including judges, prosecutors and other officials... | 52. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that all law enforcement and security personnel, civil or military, medical personnel, public officials and other persons who may be involved in the custody or treatment of any person deprived of liberty, including judges, prosecutors and other officials responsi... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 0077286d-5d91-4b06-bb7f-c9b7cb8b817a |
1c98af22-7d5f-4bb9-a41f-a957117f1982 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Transitional justice",
"Data collection & rese... | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Definition of victim and rights to know the truth and to receive reparation and prompt, fair and adequate compensation 53.The Committee notes that, according to the information provided by the delegation of the State Party, the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission, as part of its interim reparations, has pr... | 53. The Committee notes that, according to the information provided by the delegation of the State Party, the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission, as part of its interim reparations, has provided financial support to 1,009 victims, including West African migrants through their respective Governments, and o... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 1c98af22-7d5f-4bb9-a41f-a957117f1982 |
cc3933fb-4af8-483e-b34e-298e300d7c92 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Transitional justice",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Definition of victim and rights to know the truth and to receive reparation and prompt, fair and adequate compensation 54. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that any individual who has suffered harm as a direct result of enforced disappearance has access to a system of full and adequate reparati... | 54. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that any individual who has suffered harm as a direct result of enforced disappearance has access to a system of full and adequate reparation that complies with article 24 (4) and (5) of the Convention, including not only compensation but also rehabilitation... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: cc3933fb-4af8-483e-b34e-298e300d7c92 |
94de48a7-2f49-4238-acf8-fd26df4fbb05 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Legal situation of disappeared persons whose fate has not been clarified and that of their relatives 55.The Committee notes that under section 150 (1) of the Evidence Act, persons are presumed dead if they have not been seen or heard from for seven years, a provision that allows for the issuance of death certificates. ... | 55. The Committee notes that under section 150 (1) of the Evidence Act, persons are presumed dead if they have not been seen or heard from for seven years, a provision that allows for the issuance of death certificates. It regrets that the State Party’s system governing the legal situation of disappeared persons whose ... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 94de48a7-2f49-4238-acf8-fd26df4fbb05 |
cfede918-5e12-4f0b-944f-a3f5aa3abfce | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Legal situation of disappeared persons whose fate has not been clarified and that of their relatives 56. The Committee recommends that the State Party review its national legislation to ensure that the legal situation of disappeared persons whose fate has not been clarified and that of their relatives are regularized i... | 56. The Committee recommends that the State Party review its national legislation to ensure that the legal situation of disappeared persons whose fate has not been clarified and that of their relatives are regularized in accordance with article 24 (6) of the Convention, in fields such as social welfare, financial matte... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: cfede918-5e12-4f0b-944f-a3f5aa3abfce |
7eda8e7b-a153-4503-982c-369b77d82b39 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Transitional justice",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to social security",
"Discrimination against women... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.a - Equal rights to economic resources, property ownership and financial services",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"5.... | Situation of women who are relatives of a disappeared person 57.The Committee recalls the discriminatory legal provisions and practices against women under the State Party’s jurisdiction, particularly with regard to marriage, child custody, inheritance, burial, property rights and access to social benefits, and the pot... | 57. The Committee recalls the discriminatory legal provisions and practices against women under the State Party’s jurisdiction, particularly with regard to marriage, child custody, inheritance, burial, property rights and access to social benefits, and the potential negative impact of these limitations on women’s enjoy... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 7eda8e7b-a153-4503-982c-369b77d82b39 |
338ebdc1-4693-4239-a8b6-bcfaa9f84660 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Situation of women who are relatives of a disappeared person 58. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that all women and girls who are victims of the disappearance of a relative are able to exercise all the rights enshrined in the Convention, and that it create safe spaces for their participation in all... | 58. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that all women and girls who are victims of the disappearance of a relative are able to exercise all the rights enshrined in the Convention, and that it create safe spaces for their participation in all the relevant processes related to enforced disappearance. | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 338ebdc1-4693-4239-a8b6-bcfaa9f84660 |
8cbdd103-56c0-4f17-9b91-49661c114ebe | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Identification and dignified return of remains 59.The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to locate and identify disappeared persons, building on the work of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission. It also notes the role of the task force on enforced disappearance, and that the Panel on Missing Pers... | 59. The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to locate and identify disappeared persons, building on the work of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission. It also notes the role of the task force on enforced disappearance, and that the Panel on Missing Persons within the police continues to conduct exh... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 8cbdd103-56c0-4f17-9b91-49661c114ebe |
b366d2ac-8929-4dca-91b1-2ec66b7e5cb6 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Right to life",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of re... | Identification and dignified return of remains 60. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To develop a comprehensive strategy and plan for the search, identification, excavation and investigation of existing burial sites and the identification of new ones, as provided in the plan for the implementation of the recomme... | 60. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To develop a comprehensive strategy and plan for the search, identification, excavation and investigation of existing burial sites and the identification of new ones, as provided in the plan for the implementation of the recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation and Repar... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: b366d2ac-8929-4dca-91b1-2ec66b7e5cb6 |
122d7120-fbd2-4a39-9c55-d9d1ad707164 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Wrongful removal of children 61.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s plans, according to the information received during the dialogue, to include in the bill on enforced disappearance specific provisions penalizing the wrongful removal of children, as provided for in article 25 (1) of the Convention. The Committee ... | 61. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s plans, according to the information received during the dialogue, to include in the bill on enforced disappearance specific provisions penalizing the wrongful removal of children, as provided for in article 25 (1) of the Convention. The Committee highlights the urgency of su... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 122d7120-fbd2-4a39-9c55-d9d1ad707164 |
7881811b-6230-4365-9a25-75b1fe8f90c8 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Wrongful removal of children 62. The Committee recommends that the State Party incorporate without delay all the acts described in article 25 (1) of the Convention into its legislation as specific offences, establishing appropriate penalties that take account of their extreme seriousness. The State Party should prevent... | 62. The Committee recommends that the State Party incorporate without delay all the acts described in article 25 (1) of the Convention into its legislation as specific offences, establishing appropriate penalties that take account of their extreme seriousness. The State Party should prevent the disappearance of childre... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 7881811b-6230-4365-9a25-75b1fe8f90c8 |
01aa49f4-5542-413d-8597-bab895aa8f5f | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Adoption 63.While noting that the Children’s Act establishes restrictions on and conditions of adoption and regulates intercountry adoption (sects. 110 and 111), the Committee is concerned about the lack of legal procedures for reviewing and, where appropriate, annulling any adoption, placement or guardianship of child... | 63. While noting that the Children’s Act establishes restrictions on and conditions of adoption and regulates intercountry adoption (sects. 110 and 111), the Committee is concerned about the lack of legal procedures for reviewing and, where appropriate, annulling any adoption, placement or guardianship of children that... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 01aa49f4-5542-413d-8597-bab895aa8f5f |
a8782a41-584c-4dde-b493-24a9a22f23ab | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Adoption 64. The Committee recommends that the State Party harmonize its Criminal Code with article 25 (4) of the Convention and establish specific procedures for reviewing and, where appropriate, annulling any adoption, placement or guardianship of children that originated in enforced disappearance and for restoring t... | 64. The Committee recommends that the State Party harmonize its Criminal Code with article 25 (4) of the Convention and establish specific procedures for reviewing and, where appropriate, annulling any adoption, placement or guardianship of children that originated in enforced disappearance and for restoring the identi... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: a8782a41-584c-4dde-b493-24a9a22f23ab |
95a05cc3-7c7b-4e26-a5e1-4597b534f040 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | D.Fulfilment of the rights and obligations under the Convention, dissemination and follow-up 65. The Committee wishes to recall the obligations undertaken by States when becoming parties to the Convention and, in this connection, urges the State Party to ensure that all the measures that it adopts, irrespective of thei... | 65. The Committee wishes to recall the obligations undertaken by States when becoming parties to the Convention and, in this connection, urges the State Party to ensure that all the measures that it adopts, irrespective of their nature or the authority from which they emanate, are in full accordance with the Convention... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 95a05cc3-7c7b-4e26-a5e1-4597b534f040 |
8e55cf97-44bb-4567-8738-445f35dec6bd | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | D.Fulfilment of the rights and obligations under the Convention, dissemination and follow-up 66. The Committee also wishes to emphasize the particularly cruel effect of enforced disappearance on women and children. Women who are subjected to enforced disappearance are particularly vulnerable to sexual and other forms o... | 66. The Committee also wishes to emphasize the particularly cruel effect of enforced disappearance on women and children. Women who are subjected to enforced disappearance are particularly vulnerable to sexual and other forms of gender-based violence. Women who are relatives of a disappeared person are particularly lik... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 8e55cf97-44bb-4567-8738-445f35dec6bd |
96de5045-55d0-49b2-9e53-899ab67fc4d0 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | D.Fulfilment of the rights and obligations under the Convention, dissemination and follow-up 67. The State Party is encouraged to widely disseminate the Convention, its report submitted under article 29 (1) of the Convention, the written replies to the list of issues drawn up by the Committee and the present concluding... | 67. The State Party is encouraged to widely disseminate the Convention, its report submitted under article 29 (1) of the Convention, the written replies to the list of issues drawn up by the Committee and the present concluding observations, in order to raise awareness among the judicial, legislative and administrative... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 96de5045-55d0-49b2-9e53-899ab67fc4d0 |
6ecdc29c-d1fd-4b03-b736-39d3e84364a7 | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | CED | 2025-04-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Civil society"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | D.Fulfilment of the rights and obligations under the Convention, dissemination and follow-up 68. Under article 29 (3) of the Convention, the Committee requests the State Party to submit, by no later than 4 April 2028, specific and updated information on the implementation of all its recommendations and any other new in... | 68. Under article 29 (3) of the Convention, the Committee requests the State Party to submit, by no later than 4 April 2028, specific and updated information on the implementation of all its recommendations and any other new information on the fulfilment of the obligations contained in the Convention. The Committee enc... | CED | Gambia | CED/C/GMB/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 81238854-7c59-443a-b143-5884c5a6fc68 | AnnotationId: 6ecdc29c-d1fd-4b03-b736-39d3e84364a7 |
546f4ee2-511d-4cb1-a62e-732aeec73c8e | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Special Procedures"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | B.Positive aspects 4.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s ratification of or accession to all the United Nations human rights treaties and the standing invitation extended by the State Party to all the special procedures of the Human Rights Council to visit the country. | 4. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s ratification of or accession to all the United Nations human rights treaties and the standing invitation extended by the State Party to all the special procedures of the Human Rights Council to visit the country. | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 546f4ee2-511d-4cb1-a62e-732aeec73c8e |
9168de9c-b313-453b-8f1e-086249bc4c73 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery"
] | B.Positive aspects 5.The Committee welcomes the progress made by the State Party in areas relevant to the Convention, including: (a)The enactment of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 1 of 2024, and the establishment of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation, which has become operationa... | 5. The Committee welcomes the progress made by the State Party in areas relevant to the Convention, including: (a) The enactment of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 1 of 2024, and the establishment of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation, which has become operational; (b) The enactm... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 9168de9c-b313-453b-8f1e-086249bc4c73 |
354041b4-983e-43d6-98d3-6a94e2129483 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | C.Principal subjects of concern and recommendations 6.The Committee is aware that the State Party has been confronted with the scourge of enforced disappearance at several periods in its history. It recognizes the efforts made by the State Party to deal with this reality and take the measures necessary to promote the r... | 6. The Committee is aware that the State Party has been confronted with the scourge of enforced disappearance at several periods in its history. It recognizes the efforts made by the State Party to deal with this reality and take the measures necessary to promote the right to truth, justice and reparation for victims. ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 354041b4-983e-43d6-98d3-6a94e2129483 |
3cb9cad9-e5f7-442c-8785-1b702ccf73ca | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Applicability of the Convention 7.The Committee notes the State Party’s dualistic legal system and welcomes the fact that the Convention has been incorporated into domestic legislation through the International Convention for the Protection ofAll Persons from Enforced DisappearanceAct, No. 5 of 2018. It regrets, howeve... | 7. The Committee notes the State Party’s dualistic legal system and welcomes the fact that the Convention has been incorporated into domestic legislation through the International Convention for the Protection ofAll Persons from Enforced DisappearanceAct, No. 5 of 2018. It regrets, however, the lack of information abou... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 3cb9cad9-e5f7-442c-8785-1b702ccf73ca |
68702d73-84f2-469e-9313-5c41c4cae7cf | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Applicability of the Convention 8. The Committee calls upon the State Party to ensure that the provisions of the Convention are applied by national courts and other competent authorities. It also invites the State Party to intensify its efforts to provide judges, prosecutors and lawyers with regular training on the Con... | 8. The Committee calls upon the State Party to ensure that the provisions of the Convention are applied by national courts and other competent authorities. It also invites the State Party to intensify its efforts to provide judges, prosecutors and lawyers with regular training on the Convention, including its scope and... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 68702d73-84f2-469e-9313-5c41c4cae7cf |
9be32e52-0459-4417-9b9c-370554c3d47e | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"General framework of implementation"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Urgent action cases 9.Recalling that it has registered three requests for urgent action in relation to Sri Lanka, the Committee regrets that the information provided by the State Party does not clarify what mechanism is in place to address these cases and ensure the implementation of the related recommendations and req... | 9. Recalling that it has registered three requests for urgent action in relation to Sri Lanka, the Committee regrets that the information provided by the State Party does not clarify what mechanism is in place to address these cases and ensure the implementation of the related recommendations and requests for interim a... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 9be32e52-0459-4417-9b9c-370554c3d47e |
00d63b00-1a82-4274-8a7f-73abbed1b642 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Urgent action cases 10. The Committee requests the State Party to implement a mechanism to handle the cases transmitted by the Committee under its urgent action procedure under article 30 of the Convention and ensure the implementation of its recommendations and requests for interim and protection measures. | 10. The Committee requests the State Party to implement a mechanism to handle the cases transmitted by the Committee under its urgent action procedure under article 30 of the Convention and ensure the implementation of its recommendations and requests for interim and protection measures. | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 00d63b00-1a82-4274-8a7f-73abbed1b642 |
156a037b-5ea5-47dc-bf2f-a559cfe995af | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Individual and inter-State communications 11.While welcoming that the State Party has recognized the Committee’s competence to receive and consider inter-State communications, the Committee regrets that the State Party has not recognized the Committee’s competence to receive and consider individual communications (arts... | 11. While welcoming that the State Party has recognized the Committee’s competence to receive and consider inter-State communications, the Committee regrets that the State Party has not recognized the Committee’s competence to receive and consider individual communications (arts. 31 and 32). | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 156a037b-5ea5-47dc-bf2f-a559cfe995af |
64725b5e-073c-43c9-8b85-0a42cc4362d3 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Individual and inter-State communications 12. The Committee invites the State Party to make the declaration necessary to recognize the Committee’s competence to receive and consider individual communications under article 31 of the Convention, with a view to ensuring the full effectiveness of the Convention and to stre... | 12. The Committee invites the State Party to make the declaration necessary to recognize the Committee’s competence to receive and consider individual communications under article 31 of the Convention, with a view to ensuring the full effectiveness of the Convention and to strengthening the protection of victims of enf... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 64725b5e-073c-43c9-8b85-0a42cc4362d3 |
8090813d-7908-4241-a711-816f5db92589 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | National human rights institution 13.The Committee welcomes the reaccreditation of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka with A status by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions in 2024 and notes its broad mandate. It notes the Commission’s work in relation to enforced disappearance, including the ... | 13. The Committee welcomes the reaccreditation of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka with A status by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions in 2024 and notes its broad mandate. It notes the Commission’s work in relation to enforced disappearance, including the appointment of committees of inqu... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 8090813d-7908-4241-a711-816f5db92589 |
58624203-e29a-44bb-8e7d-38ad6018fb6b | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | National human rights institution 14. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka by implementing the recommendations of the Subcommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, and ensuring that it has the financial, technical... | 14. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka by implementing the recommendations of the Subcommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, and ensuring that it has the financial, technical and human resources necessary to ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 58624203-e29a-44bb-8e7d-38ad6018fb6b |
4ae56b95-1dcd-427d-80c5-d054cc86f82b | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society"
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"Cooperation & consultation with civil society"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion"
] | Stakeholders’ involvement in the preparation of the report 15.The Committee notes that the State Party’s report was compiled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, in consultation with relevant ministries and government entities, including the Office on Missing Persons and the Office for Re... | 15. The Committee notes that the State Party’s report was compiled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, in consultation with relevant ministries and government entities, including the Office on Missing Persons and the Office for Reparations. While noting that, according to the delegation,... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 4ae56b95-1dcd-427d-80c5-d054cc86f82b |
fbb57761-c1fa-4c41-aee6-94e39c1eff35 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Civil society"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making"
] | Stakeholders’ involvement in the preparation of the report 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure the inclusive participation of civil society actors, in particular victims of enforced disappearance and all organizations working on enforced disappearance and related issues, in the whole cycle of repor... | 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure the inclusive participation of civil society actors, in particular victims of enforced disappearance and all organizations working on enforced disappearance and related issues, in the whole cycle of reporting to the Committee, and ensure that they are regularly c... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: fbb57761-c1fa-4c41-aee6-94e39c1eff35 |
2111eb07-4193-4a22-94e7-858e61ebaf5e | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
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"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Non-derogability of the prohibition of enforced disappearance 17.The Committee notes that section 23 of the Enforced Disappearance Act provides that, in the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the Act and other written law, the Act is to prevail, and that, according to the delegation, actions under the Publi... | 17. The Committee notes that section 23 of the Enforced Disappearance Act provides that, in the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the Act and other written law, the Act is to prevail, and that, according to the delegation, actions under the Public Security Ordinance and the Prevention of Terrorism Act are ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 2111eb07-4193-4a22-94e7-858e61ebaf5e |
1c68f40a-6e1f-4077-8401-eeca6e9a3578 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Derogation & state of emergency"
] | [] | Non-derogability of the prohibition of enforced disappearance 18. The Committee recommends that the State Party expressly incorporate the absolute prohibition of enforced disappearance into its domestic law in accordance with article 1 (2) of the Convention and ensure that no exceptional circumstances may be invoked to... | 18. The Committee recommends that the State Party expressly incorporate the absolute prohibition of enforced disappearance into its domestic law in accordance with article 1 (2) of the Convention and ensure that no exceptional circumstances may be invoked to justify enforced disappearance. In this connection, the Commi... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 1c68f40a-6e1f-4077-8401-eeca6e9a3578 |
497aec46-a54b-4786-a01e-1e2f5f5c1669 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Statistical information and national register 19.The Committee notes the mandate of the Office on Missing Persons to centralize all available data on disappeared persons within its List of Complaints and Information Regarding Missing and Disappeared Persons, including the records of cases of enforced disappearance prov... | 19. The Committee notes the mandate of the Office on Missing Persons to centralize all available data on disappeared persons within its List of Complaints and Information Regarding Missing and Disappeared Persons, including the records of cases of enforced disappearance provided by several national commissions in the c... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 497aec46-a54b-4786-a01e-1e2f5f5c1669 |
2672403b-ec81-47d4-91af-d5e8bd2b50fb | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Statistical information and national register 20. The Committee urges the State Party to speed up the consolidation of data into a comprehensive national register of disappeared persons accessible to any person with a legitimate interest. The register must enable the State Party to generate accurate and up-to-date stat... | 20. The Committee urges the State Party to speed up the consolidation of data into a comprehensive national register of disappeared persons accessible to any person with a legitimate interest. The register must enable the State Party to generate accurate and up-to-date statistical information on those persons, disaggre... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 2672403b-ec81-47d4-91af-d5e8bd2b50fb |
ea90d32a-00c5-4131-b3d8-0392358c0d5d | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
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"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Offence of enforced disappearance 21.The Committee welcomes theintroductionofanautonomouscrimeof enforceddisappearanceunder section 3 (1) of the Enforced Disappearance Act. Nevertheless, the Committee is concerned that: (a)National legislation does not specify that the widespread or systematic practice enforced disappe... | 21. The Committee welcomes theintroductionofanautonomouscrimeof enforceddisappearanceunder section 3 (1) of the Enforced Disappearance Act. Nevertheless, the Committee is concerned that: (a) National legislation does not specify that the widespread or systematic practice enforced disappearance constitutes a crime again... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: ea90d32a-00c5-4131-b3d8-0392358c0d5d |
670d29b1-9359-476c-82c7-f31995bfaac8 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Offence of enforced disappearance 22. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that its national legislation explicitly recognizes that, in accordance with article 5 of the Convention, the widespread or systematic practice of enforced disappearance constitutes a crime against humanity as defined in app... | 22. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that its national legislation explicitly recognizes that, in accordance with article 5 of the Convention, the widespread or systematic practice of enforced disappearance constitutes a crime against humanity as defined in applicable international law; (b) Gua... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 670d29b1-9359-476c-82c7-f31995bfaac8 |
cec08887-ee0d-42c9-bd06-1b98b3bcd432 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Criminal responsibility of superiors and due obedience 23.The Committee notes that section3 (3) of the Enforced Disappearance Act provides for superior responsibility for the offence set out in section 3 (1) and that section4 (1) provides for the responsibility of persons who aid or abet the commission of any offence s... | 23. The Committee notes that section3 (3) of the Enforced Disappearance Act provides for superior responsibility for the offence set out in section 3 (1) and that section4 (1) provides for the responsibility of persons who aid or abet the commission of any offence set out in section 3 or who conspire or attempt to comm... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: cec08887-ee0d-42c9-bd06-1b98b3bcd432 |
a11e07e4-47f9-498a-b612-5035c6f1faa6 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Criminal responsibility of superiors and due obedience 24. The Committee recommends that the State Party expressly provide in its national legislation that subordinates who refuse to obey an order to commit enforced disappearance will not be punished, in accordance with article 6 (1) (b) and (2) of the Convention. | 24. The Committee recommends that the State Party expressly provide in its national legislation that subordinates who refuse to obey an order to commit enforced disappearance will not be punished, in accordance with article 6 (1) (b) and (2) of the Convention. | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: a11e07e4-47f9-498a-b612-5035c6f1faa6 |
f1bab381-0140-42cf-997f-200d560e19e3 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Statute of limitations 25.The Committee notes that the statute of limitations for any crime other than murder or treason is 20 years from the time when the crime is committed (Code of Criminal Procedure Act, sect. 456). It also notes that, according to the State Party, the statute of limitations shall not be applicable... | 25. The Committee notes that the statute of limitations for any crime other than murder or treason is 20 years from the time when the crime is committed (Code of Criminal Procedure Act, sect. 456). It also notes that, according to the State Party, the statute of limitations shall not be applicable in cases of enforced ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: f1bab381-0140-42cf-997f-200d560e19e3 |
cad2ac31-574e-4112-a0f2-28709395f81a | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Statute of limitations 26. The Committee recommends that the State Party expressly establish in its criminal legislation that, given the continuous nature of the crime of enforced disappearance, if a statute of limitations is applied concerning criminal proceedings or the seeking by victims of an effective remedy, it s... | 26. The Committee recommends that the State Party expressly establish in its criminal legislation that, given the continuous nature of the crime of enforced disappearance, if a statute of limitations is applied concerning criminal proceedings or the seeking by victims of an effective remedy, it should be of long durati... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: cad2ac31-574e-4112-a0f2-28709395f81a |
f2f0b2d5-ae27-4216-92a5-56d36c47c390 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Jurisdiction over enforced disappearance 27.The Committee notes that the High Court hasexclusivejurisdictionwhen an alleged perpetrator of an enforced disappearance committed abroad is present in the territory of the State Party and is not extradited or surrendered to another State or surrendered to an international cr... | 27. The Committee notes that the High Court hasexclusivejurisdictionwhen an alleged perpetrator of an enforced disappearance committed abroad is present in the territory of the State Party and is not extradited or surrendered to another State or surrendered to an international criminal tribunal, and when neither the al... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: f2f0b2d5-ae27-4216-92a5-56d36c47c390 |
2a6fd672-ff7f-4393-9890-8e53f3a390d9 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Jurisdiction over enforced disappearance 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that the competence of its national courts to exercise jurisdiction over cases of enforced disappearance in accordance with the obligations arising from article 9 of the Convention is applied in practice, whenever of relev... | 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that the competence of its national courts to exercise jurisdiction over cases of enforced disappearance in accordance with the obligations arising from article 9 of the Convention is applied in practice, whenever of relevance. | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 2a6fd672-ff7f-4393-9890-8e53f3a390d9 |
6aa69ee0-48d1-422a-afaa-0e5bcc176c7f | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Military jurisdiction 29.The Committee notes that the High Court has exclusive jurisdiction to handle cases under the Enforced Disappearance Act (sect. 6 (1)). The Committee is, however, concerned that, as stated in the State Party’s report, if there was a prima facie case disclosed against any person from the evidence... | 29. The Committee notes that the High Court has exclusive jurisdiction to handle cases under the Enforced Disappearance Act (sect. 6 (1)). The Committee is, however, concerned that, as stated in the State Party’s report, if there was a prima facie case disclosed against any person from the evidence led before the Court... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 6aa69ee0-48d1-422a-afaa-0e5bcc176c7f |
d71d7c23-2309-4045-a0d8-4bef9c08d525 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Military jurisdiction 30. Recalling its statement on enforced disappearances and military jurisdiction, the Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that the investigation and prosecution of cases of enforced disappearance are expressly and systematically excluded from the competence of military courts and fall... | 30. Recalling its statement on enforced disappearances and military jurisdiction, the Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that the investigation and prosecution of cases of enforced disappearance are expressly and systematically excluded from the competence of military courts and fall within the exclusive ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: d71d7c23-2309-4045-a0d8-4bef9c08d525 |
4d528a65-f0c8-4aca-8a08-f220d264449f | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial"
] | [
"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 of acts that may hinder the progress of investigations 31.While noting the 2025–2029 National Anti-Corruption Plan, the Committee is concerned about reports of retaliation against or pressure on judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, including through vague removal procedures, and reports of ex... | 31. While noting the 2025–2029 National Anti-Corruption Plan, the Committee is concerned about reports of retaliation against or pressure on judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, including through vague removal procedures, and reports of excessive delays in trials. It is also concerned about allegations ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 4d528a65-f0c8-4aca-8a08-f220d264449f |
0632c46f-5bcb-4f89-821f-b967f0f1f8c5 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Prevention of acts that may hinder the progress of investigations 32. The Committee endorses the recommendation of the Human Rights Committee that the State Party should ensure the independence and impartiality of the judiciary and public prosecution service, including by reviewing the procedure for the removal of judg... | 32. The Committee endorses the recommendation of the Human Rights Committee that the State Party should ensure the independence and impartiality of the judiciary and public prosecution service, including by reviewing the procedure for the removal of judges to guarantee that it is not utilized to retaliate against or ex... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 0632c46f-5bcb-4f89-821f-b967f0f1f8c5 |
edb7f113-86a4-4140-ba3e-e7d564b19054 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Office on Missing Persons 33.The Committee notes that the mandate of the Office on Missing Persons includes searching for and clarifying the fate and whereabouts of disappeared persons and protecting the rights of victims (Office on Missing Persons Act, sect. 10 (1)). It also takes note of the Office’s strategic road m... | 33. The Committee notes that the mandate of the Office on Missing Persons includes searching for and clarifying the fate and whereabouts of disappeared persons and protecting the rights of victims (Office on Missing Persons Act, sect. 10 (1)). It also takes note of the Office’s strategic road map for the period 2023–20... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: edb7f113-86a4-4140-ba3e-e7d564b19054 |
0f5e06e1-e3c0-4cb8-a5e9-20c392d2eb67 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Office on Missing Persons 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Guarantee that the procedures for the selection and appointment of members of the Office on Missing Persons are conducted with transparency and independence, e nsuring the diversity of its staff and board membership ; (b) Carry out widely ... | 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Guarantee that the procedures for the selection and appointment of members of the Office on Missing Persons are conducted with transparency and independence, ensuring the diversity of its staff and board membership ; (b) Carry out widely accessible awareness-raisin... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 0f5e06e1-e3c0-4cb8-a5e9-20c392d2eb67 |
636ecd9e-3df5-4385-98ea-13e1cb471b02 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Searches for disappeared persons and investigation and prosecution of cases of enforced disappearances 35.The Committee notesthat the Office on Missing Persons is mandated to search for “missing and disappeared persons” and that it does not have the power to conduct criminal investigations, but must collaborate with th... | 35. The Committee notesthat the Office on Missing Persons is mandated to search for “missing and disappeared persons” and that it does not have the power to conduct criminal investigations, but must collaborate with the Criminal Investigation Department of the Police, which is responsible for investigating allegations ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 636ecd9e-3df5-4385-98ea-13e1cb471b02 |
6889ee92-57eb-4ece-8e3c-79ff458b51fc | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Searches for disappeared persons and investigation and prosecution of cases of enforced disappearances 36. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that everyone can file a complaint without fear of reprisals and that all allegations of enforced disappearance, regardless of the time and place at which,... | 36. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that everyone can file a complaint without fear of reprisals and that all allegations of enforced disappearance, regardless of the time and place at which, and circumstances in which, it is alleged to have occurred, are investigated promptly, thoroughly, eff... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 6889ee92-57eb-4ece-8e3c-79ff458b51fc |
214bef5f-3e13-422a-a26c-31b67591ab89 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Searches for disappeared persons and investigation and prosecution of cases of enforced disappearances 37.The Committee notes with concern that the State Party did not provide detailed information on how the rights of victims are realized in practice, in particular their rights to participate in the search and investig... | 37. The Committee notes with concern that the State Party did not provide detailed information on how the rights of victims are realized in practice, in particular their rights to participate in the search and investigation processes and to access related information. It is also concerned that the authorities in charge... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 214bef5f-3e13-422a-a26c-31b67591ab89 |
44ba2a36-e5b2-4fa7-84f6-ef799322fd5b | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Searches for disappeared persons and investigation and prosecution of cases of enforced disappearances 38. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Guarantee that investigations continue until the fate of the disappeared person has been clarified and that the relatives of disappeared persons are regularly inf... | 38. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Guarantee that investigations continue until the fate of the disappeared person has been clarified and that the relatives of disappeared persons are regularly informed of the progress and results of the search and investigation and can participate in the proceeding... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 44ba2a36-e5b2-4fa7-84f6-ef799322fd5b |
9d805612-8e80-4d44-a174-bdd60d973747 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocid... | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Transitional justice 39.The Committee notes that, between the 1970s and 2009, there were widespread enforced disappearances in the State Party, carried out primarily by Sri Lankan security forces and affiliated paramilitary groups, and that at least 11 commissions of inquiry have been established to address these alleg... | 39. The Committee notes that, between the 1970s and 2009, there were widespread enforced disappearances in the State Party, carried out primarily by Sri Lankan security forces and affiliated paramilitary groups, and that at least 11 commissions of inquiry have been established to address these allegations. The Committe... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 9d805612-8e80-4d44-a174-bdd60d973747 |
75ffd12a-a1fb-4564-9bee-689f4fbfa07d | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (... | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Transitional justice 40. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To ensure that all cases of enforced disappearance committed in the context of the armed conflict and its aftermath are investigated and that all perpetrators are prosecuted and, if convicted, punished with penalties commensurate with the gravity of the ... | 40. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To ensure that all cases of enforced disappearance committed in the context of the armed conflict and its aftermath are investigated and that all perpetrators are prosecuted and, if convicted, punished with penalties commensurate with the gravity of the offence, as part of i... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 75ffd12a-a1fb-4564-9bee-689f4fbfa07d |
f20fb601-705b-46ea-aed8-325519e51c59 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Transitional justice",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | Transitional justice 41.The Committee is concerned at: (a)The lack of consultation and inclusion of victims and organizations of victims in the establishment process of the commission for truth, unity and reconciliation, as well as the alleged exclusion of victims from the north and east from these processes; (b)The la... | 41. The Committee is concerned at: (a) The lack of consultation and inclusion of victims and organizations of victims in the establishment process of the commission for truth, unity and reconciliation, as well as the alleged exclusion of victims from the north and east from these processes; (b) The lack of implementati... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: f20fb601-705b-46ea-aed8-325519e51c59 |
e27f5c39-b1ac-492f-950a-8e39e45e9bc7 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Transitional justice"
] | [
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | Transitional justice 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Develop a comprehensive road map for truth and justice, including a time-bound plan to ensure accountability for human rights violations committed during the conflict, including enforced disappearances; (b) Publish all reports of the human righ... | 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Develop a comprehensive road map for truth and justice, including a time-bound plan to ensure accountability for human rights violations committed during the conflict, including enforced disappearances; (b) Publish all reports of the human rights-related commission... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: e27f5c39-b1ac-492f-950a-8e39e45e9bc7 |
8c00f91b-9005-4d34-81ce-35bd95ce0688 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)"
] | [] | Suspension from duties 43.While noting that section 17 (1) of the Enforced Disappearance Act criminalizes interference with the conduct of an investigation and influence on the progress of an investigation, the Committee is concerned about allegations of interference in and obstruction of judicial and investigative pro... | 43. While noting that section 17 (1) of the Enforced Disappearance Act criminalizes interference with the conduct of an investigation and influence on the progress of an investigation, the Committee is concerned about allegations of interference in and obstruction of judicial and investigative processes by politicians ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 8c00f91b-9005-4d34-81ce-35bd95ce0688 |
0e93e3f5-9755-4e27-81f5-e7e172c18eec | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Suspension from duties 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party guarantee that those suspected of having committed or taken part in the commission of enforced disappearance are not in a position to influence the progress of an investigation, including by ensuring that they are suspended from their duties from ... | 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party guarantee that those suspected of having committed or taken part in the commission of enforced disappearance are not in a position to influence the progress of an investigation, including by ensuring that they are suspended from their duties from the outset and for the ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 0e93e3f5-9755-4e27-81f5-e7e172c18eec |
cfda5a34-f9a2-48aa-9ff0-520dcb11bde7 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Transitional justice"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Protection of persons who report or participate in the investigation of enforced disappearance 45.The Committee notes that the Enforced DisappearanceAct recognizes that persons participating in an investigation are to be protected from ill-treatment or intimidation as a result of the search for information concerning a... | 45. The Committee notes that the Enforced DisappearanceAct recognizes that persons participating in an investigation are to be protected from ill-treatment or intimidation as a result of the search for information concerning a person deprived of liberty. It also notes that several entities have the competence to provid... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: cfda5a34-f9a2-48aa-9ff0-520dcb11bde7 |
97099d88-f940-4459-b25e-c673a8699fbc | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Transitional justice",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Protection of persons who report or participate in the investigation of enforced disappearance 46. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Guarantee that complainants, witnesses, relatives of the disappeared person and their representatives, as well as all those participating in the investigation of cases of... | 46. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Guarantee that complainants, witnesses, relatives of the disappeared person and their representatives, as well as all those participating in the investigation of cases of enforced disappearance, are effectively protected against acts of reprisal or intimidation as ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 97099d88-f940-4459-b25e-c673a8699fbc |
81ac2c6b-75fe-469b-8179-24567a1834ab | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Cooperation with international organizations"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | International cooperation and mutual legal assistance 47.The Committee welcomes the fact that the Enforced DisappearanceAct enables the High Court to exercise universal jurisdiction over enforced disappearance, provides for mutual legal assistance fortheinvestigationandprosecutionof enforced disappearance and recognize... | 47. The Committee welcomes the fact that the Enforced DisappearanceAct enables the High Court to exercise universal jurisdiction over enforced disappearance, provides for mutual legal assistance fortheinvestigationandprosecutionof enforced disappearance and recognizes the obligation to extradite or prosecute offenders ... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 81ac2c6b-75fe-469b-8179-24567a1834ab |
dd38ee4c-5ed9-456d-b953-093ad5f5eae7 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | International cooperation and mutual legal assistance 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party include the offence of enforced disappearance among those subject to extradition in any existing or future extradition treaties and legal assistance agreements . Furthermore, the State Party should promote cooperatio... | 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party include the offence of enforced disappearance among those subject to extradition in any existing or future extradition treaties and legal assistance agreements . Furthermore, the State Party should promote cooperation and mutual legal assistance with the competent autho... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: dd38ee4c-5ed9-456d-b953-093ad5f5eae7 |
2166b730-3308-434f-a630-0e8fc87c1d45 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Non-refoulement 49.The Committee notes that, under the Enforced DisappearanceAct, no person may be expelled, returned, surrendered or extradited to another country where there are substantial grounds for believing that he or she would be in danger of being subjected to enforced disappearance, and that a consistent patt... | 49. The Committee notes that, under the Enforced DisappearanceAct, no person may be expelled, returned, surrendered or extradited to another country where there are substantial grounds for believing that he or she would be in danger of being subjected to enforced disappearance, and that a consistent pattern of gross or... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 2166b730-3308-434f-a630-0e8fc87c1d45 |
5962337b-abe8-4c94-9794-4a578cba2bab | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Refugees & asylum seekers"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies"
] | Non-refoulement 50. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure systematic and strict respect for the principle of non-refoulement. In that regard, the State Party should: (a) Enact specific legislation on the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers, in conformity with international standards, including the prin... | 50. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure systematic and strict respect for the principle of non-refoulement. In that regard, the State Party should: (a) Enact specific legislation on the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers, in conformity with international standards, including the principle of non-ref... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 5962337b-abe8-4c94-9794-4a578cba2bab |
dc47de18-ec2e-4230-ad38-417acf48392a | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Enforce... | [
"10.c - Reduce transaction costs for migrants remittances",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Enforced disappearance in the context of trafficking in persons and migration 51.The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to combat trafficking and protect victims, including the national action plan on combating trafficking in persons for the period 2023–2026, awareness-raising activities, training for police off... | 51. The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to combat trafficking and protect victims, including the national action plan on combating trafficking in persons for the period 2023–2026, awareness-raising activities, training for police officers and village heads, and the State Party’s membership of the Bali Process... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: dc47de18-ec2e-4230-ad38-417acf48392a |
1ac67915-b630-4dfa-9826-48ff9a0dcb33 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Enforced disappearances"
] | [
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Enforced disappearance in the context of trafficking in persons and migration 52. Recalling its general comment No. 1 (2023) on enforced disappearance in the context of migration, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all allegations of disappearance in the context of trafficking in persons and... | 52. Recalling its general comment No. 1 (2023) on enforced disappearance in the context of migration, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all allegations of disappearance in the context of trafficking in persons and migration are thoroughly investigated, taking into account that the alleged a... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 1ac67915-b630-4dfa-9826-48ff9a0dcb33 |
096be413-c32e-4cff-9e9d-5ed746cddf8b | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & leg... | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Secret detention and fundamental legal safeguards 53.The Committee notes that the Constitution (art.13), the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Enforced Disappearance Act (sect. 15) enshrine fundamental legal safeguards for persons deprived of liberty. It also notes that the Enforced Disappearance Act explicitly prohib... | 53. The Committee notes that the Constitution (art.13), the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Enforced Disappearance Act (sect. 15) enshrine fundamental legal safeguards for persons deprived of liberty. It also notes that the Enforced Disappearance Act explicitly prohibits secret detention, that the Human Rights Commi... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 096be413-c32e-4cff-9e9d-5ed746cddf8b |
88df0e6f-7508-4932-aa4b-f88820bd5062 | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | CED | 2025-10-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Sri Lanka"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [] | Secret detention and fundamental legal safeguards 54. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that, at all stages of proceedings, persons deprived of their liberty are only ever held in officially recognized and supervised places of deprivation of liberty; (b) Guarantee that all persons, from the outs... | 54. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that, at all stages of proceedings, persons deprived of their liberty are only ever held in officially recognized and supervised places of deprivation of liberty; (b) Guarantee that all persons, from the outset of the deprivation of liberty and regardless of... | CED | Sri Lanka | CED/C/LKA/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: e0153ca7-cab9-4fcb-a95c-5485f19a4a0e | AnnotationId: 88df0e6f-7508-4932-aa4b-f88820bd5062 |
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