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CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Judges, lawyers and prosecutors" ]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) ensure the independence and the effective functioning of the Public Prosecution Office as to ensure, inter alia, that allegations of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment are promptly and impartially investigated and, if appropriate, prosecuted and sanctioned r) swiftly complete the reform process aimed ...
r) ensure the independence and the effective functioning of the Public Prosecution Office as to ensure, inter alia, that allegations of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment are promptly and impartially investigated and, if appropriate, prosecuted and sanctioned r) swiftly complete the reform process aimed ...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 457bd824-8011-45e3-8320-f5c41d23784f
2de9401d-b9f7-4b10-8174-64211ef5db4c
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
n) the Sector for Internal Control and Professional Standards (SICPS) within the Ministry of Interior is the body mandated to monitor the conduct of the police c) an independent and external oversight mechanism for acts committed by the police is lacking w) the adoption of a law strengthening the Office of the Ombudsma...
n) the Sector for Internal Control and Professional Standards (SICPS) within the Ministry of Interior is the body mandated to monitor the conduct of the police c) an independent and external oversight mechanism for acts committed by the police is lacking w) the adoption of a law strengthening the Office of the Ombudsma...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 2de9401d-b9f7-4b10-8174-64211ef5db4c
29c3f01c-8e97-488b-baf6-447a1ee46cf7
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) intensify efforts to establish a system of independent and impartial monitoring to investigate and monitor alleged police misconduct r) consider strengthening and extending the mandate of the Ombudsman, including the capacity to investigate acts committed by police officers r) cooperation between the SICPS and the O...
r) intensify efforts to establish a system of independent and impartial monitoring to investigate and monitor alleged police misconduct r) consider strengthening and extending the mandate of the Ombudsman, including the capacity to investigate acts committed by police officers r) cooperation between the SICPS and the O...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 29c3f01c-8e97-488b-baf6-447a1ee46cf7
22310e8b-d866-435b-a78c-e289cc46d033
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
c) the inadequate functioning of the system for processing and determining asylum claims, especially with respect to those claims channeled through the so-called “accelerated procedure”
c) the inadequate functioning of the system for processing and determining asylum claims, especially with respect to those claims channeled through the so-called “accelerated procedure”
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 22310e8b-d866-435b-a78c-e289cc46d033
d35a014f-6b91-4ed4-9317-bc4fbafe4c52
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) ensure that a thorough review of each individual case is provided for asylum claims r) ensure that effective remedies are available to challenge the decision not to grant asylum, especially when the claim is channeled through an accelerated procedure r) such remedies should have in any case the effect of suspending ...
r) ensure that a thorough review of each individual case is provided for asylum claims r) ensure that effective remedies are available to challenge the decision not to grant asylum, especially when the claim is channeled through an accelerated procedure r) such remedies should have in any case the effect of suspending ...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: d35a014f-6b91-4ed4-9317-bc4fbafe4c52
352dea4b-36ff-4d2b-bf54-3a59e0721074
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Enforced disappearances", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
c) the State party’s position that the SICPS has not found any wrongdoing of any officials of the Ministry of Interior or any other authority in the well-known case of Mr. Khaled El-Masri n) the concerns expressed by various international bodies, including the Council of Europe Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Righ...
c) the State party’s position that the SICPS has not found any wrongdoing of any officials of the Ministry of Interior or any other authority in the well-known case of Mr. Khaled El-Masri n) the concerns expressed by various international bodies, including the Council of Europe Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Righ...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 352dea4b-36ff-4d2b-bf54-3a59e0721074
f4271039-3ddc-4eba-8efa-88899a9eefb6
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Enforced disappearances", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) ensure that a new thorough investigation is undertaken in order to assess whether the treatment of Mr. El Masri has been in compliance with CAT and other international human rights standards
r) ensure that a new thorough investigation is undertaken in order to assess whether the treatment of Mr. El Masri has been in compliance with CAT and other international human rights standards
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: f4271039-3ddc-4eba-8efa-88899a9eefb6
f4fb4479-d79e-428c-aee0-9a320b802d0d
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
c) the data showing that very low penalties have been imposed on persons convicted for the crimes of torture (art. 142 of the Criminal Code) and ill-treatment while carrying out official duty (art.143 of the Criminal Code)
c) the data showing that very low penalties have been imposed on persons convicted for the crimes of torture (art. 142 of the Criminal Code) and ill-treatment while carrying out official duty (art.143 of the Criminal Code)
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: f4fb4479-d79e-428c-aee0-9a320b802d0d
af962541-5d39-4e31-94cf-d7059381277e
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions" ]
r) ensure that the acts of torture are punished by appropriate penalties which take into account their grave nature r) the conditions that give rise to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment frequently facilitate torture and, therefore, the measures required to prevent torture must be applied to prevent cr...
r) ensure that the acts of torture are punished by appropriate penalties which take into account their grave nature r) the conditions that give rise to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment frequently facilitate torture and, therefore, the measures required to prevent torture must be applied to prevent cr...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: af962541-5d39-4e31-94cf-d7059381277e
f4098e20-f048-4002-a1da-29e5139d23d1
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
c) in case of acts of torture committed abroad, the State party may only establish its jurisdiction thereto when the alleged offender is present in its territory if the punishment foreseen for the offences in the country where they have been committed is, at least, of five years of imprisonment c) this may create situa...
c) in case of acts of torture committed abroad, the State party may only establish its jurisdiction thereto when the alleged offender is present in its territory if the punishment foreseen for the offences in the country where they have been committed is, at least, of five years of imprisonment c) this may create situa...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: f4098e20-f048-4002-a1da-29e5139d23d1
92a17a0f-25a1-4904-9a1e-75ae70ca58fe
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) consider abolishing the double criminality requirement for the crime of torture and apply the aut dedere aut judicare principle when an alleged offender for acts of torture committed abroad is present in its territory, in accordance with article 5, paragraph 2 CAT
r) consider abolishing the double criminality requirement for the crime of torture and apply the aut dedere aut judicare principle when an alleged offender for acts of torture committed abroad is present in its territory, in accordance with article 5, paragraph 2 CAT
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 92a17a0f-25a1-4904-9a1e-75ae70ca58fe
485ac16d-d6a4-4d75-8db7-cae2fd920e5d
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Access to justice & remedy", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
w) the State party’s ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) c) the bilateral agreement concluded with another State party to CAT aimed at exempting the latter’s nationals present in the State party’s territory from being extradited to the ICC for crimes within the jurisdiction of the...
w) the State party’s ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) c) the bilateral agreement concluded with another State party to CAT aimed at exempting the latter’s nationals present in the State party’s territory from being extradited to the ICC for crimes within the jurisdiction of the...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 485ac16d-d6a4-4d75-8db7-cae2fd920e5d
fe033c41-f801-43e7-829e-6badbf8ee5b9
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) in accordance with article 6 and 8, consider reviewing the relevant terms of those agreements which prevent the nationals of certain States who are on the territory of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia from being brought before the International Criminal Court
r) in accordance with article 6 and 8, consider reviewing the relevant terms of those agreements which prevent the nationals of certain States who are on the territory of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia from being brought before the International Criminal Court
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: fe033c41-f801-43e7-829e-6badbf8ee5b9
6146c219-2859-456a-ab52-7ec348465042
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
n) the information received by the State party with respect to the developments on the investigations and prosecution of the cases of enforced disappearances occurred during the conflict in 2001
n) the information received by the State party with respect to the developments on the investigations and prosecution of the cases of enforced disappearances occurred during the conflict in 2001
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 6146c219-2859-456a-ab52-7ec348465042
ac8b7780-93c8-46a0-a812-78452a01f57b
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) complete a thorough investigation of the above-mentioned cases of disappearances, including those related to the four cases referred back to the State party from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, and prosecute and punish the perpetrators of this crime r) make the results of these investi...
r) complete a thorough investigation of the above-mentioned cases of disappearances, including those related to the four cases referred back to the State party from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, and prosecute and punish the perpetrators of this crime r) make the results of these investi...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: ac8b7780-93c8-46a0-a812-78452a01f57b
6d506786-f1a3-4823-a6a6-c55a944fe6b3
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
n) the State party’s efforts with respect to education and information regarding the prohibition of torture, including the training organized in cooperation with the OSCE for 5,500 police officers on “Police, Human Rights and Freedoms” in 2004 and 2005 as well as the plan to establish by the end of 2008 a new permanent...
n) the State party’s efforts with respect to education and information regarding the prohibition of torture, including the training organized in cooperation with the OSCE for 5,500 police officers on “Police, Human Rights and Freedoms” in 2004 and 2005 as well as the plan to establish by the end of 2008 a new permanent...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 6d506786-f1a3-4823-a6a6-c55a944fe6b3
1915abef-655a-4309-bec0-926e66f64ade
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) ensure that education and training of all law enforcement personnel, are conducted on a regular basis; r) include in training modules on interrogation rules, instructions and methods, and specific training for medical doctors on how to identify signs of torture, and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; r) regularl...
r) ensure that education and training of all law enforcement personnel, are conducted on a regular basis; r) include in training modules on interrogation rules, instructions and methods, and specific training for medical doctors on how to identify signs of torture, and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; r) regularl...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 1915abef-655a-4309-bec0-926e66f64ade
f7e30aa7-a74a-46a2-8e4e-565cd932800d
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[]
n) the extensive reform planned for the penitentiary system, including the construction of new facilities and the renovation of the existing ones c) the current material conditions of detention and the problems of overcrowding in the places of deprivation of liberty
n) the extensive reform planned for the penitentiary system, including the construction of new facilities and the renovation of the existing ones c) the current material conditions of detention and the problems of overcrowding in the places of deprivation of liberty
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: f7e30aa7-a74a-46a2-8e4e-565cd932800d
d640e53f-19df-4380-916e-0ae04be70aee
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[]
r) ensure the urgent implementation of the penitentiary system reform, including the duly establishment of a new network of penitentiary institutions as envisaged in the Law on Execution of Sanctions r) improve the material conditions of detention in places of deprivation of liberty, in particular with respect to hygie...
r) ensure the urgent implementation of the penitentiary system reform, including the duly establishment of a new network of penitentiary institutions as envisaged in the Law on Execution of Sanctions r) improve the material conditions of detention in places of deprivation of liberty, in particular with respect to hygie...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: d640e53f-19df-4380-916e-0ae04be70aee
b5f9952f-7152-42c4-9620-6611d53a1068
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
c) allegations of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment committed by law enforcement personnel and notes with concern a lack of prompt and effective investigations and prosecutions in this respect (see also paragraph 5 above) c) allegations reporting that the most serious abuses would be commit...
c) allegations of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment committed by law enforcement personnel and notes with concern a lack of prompt and effective investigations and prosecutions in this respect (see also paragraph 5 above) c) allegations reporting that the most serious abuses would be commit...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: b5f9952f-7152-42c4-9620-6611d53a1068
049b0838-adcb-4d75-923f-f157332b2afe
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) ensure that all allegations of acts of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment committed by law enforcement officials,- including those committed by members of the “Alfi” unit,- are investigated promptly, independently and impartially and, when appropriate, prosecuted and punished r) ensure th...
r) ensure that all allegations of acts of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment committed by law enforcement officials,- including those committed by members of the “Alfi” unit,- are investigated promptly, independently and impartially and, when appropriate, prosecuted and punished r) ensure th...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 049b0838-adcb-4d75-923f-f157332b2afe
3422ebd0-c17b-47c9-b7d2-d6f6486f0091
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
c) the State party’s assertion that there are no services available in the State party to deal specifically with the treatment of trauma and other forms of rehabilitation for torture victims
c) the State party’s assertion that there are no services available in the State party to deal specifically with the treatment of trauma and other forms of rehabilitation for torture victims
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 3422ebd0-c17b-47c9-b7d2-d6f6486f0091
907f4be1-646f-430a-bc66-d26aa84febcc
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) ensure that appropriate services are available for the rehabilitation of victims of torture
r) ensure that appropriate services are available for the rehabilitation of victims of torture
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 907f4be1-646f-430a-bc66-d26aa84febcc
404e82d4-af08-48d6-8c90-79376bcaed5f
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
c) the State party lacks clear legislation totally excluding admission of evidence obtained as a result of torture c) reports indicating that in practice evidence obtained under ill-treatment has been used in criminal proceedings
c) the State party lacks clear legislation totally excluding admission of evidence obtained as a result of torture c) reports indicating that in practice evidence obtained under ill-treatment has been used in criminal proceedings
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 404e82d4-af08-48d6-8c90-79376bcaed5f
968359f0-923e-4072-984a-475fd7d98989
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) prohibit, in the legislation as well as in practice, admissibility and use in criminal proceedings of any evidence obtained as a result of torture or ill-treatment, in compliance with article 15 CAT
r) prohibit, in the legislation as well as in practice, admissibility and use in criminal proceedings of any evidence obtained as a result of torture or ill-treatment, in compliance with article 15 CAT
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 968359f0-923e-4072-984a-475fd7d98989
4e3dc1a4-39e0-4b78-b2c0-abf5da9b04e7
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Discrimination against women" ]
[ "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", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
n) various measures undertaken by the State party, including the implementation of a strategy to prevent domestic violence and the inclusion, in 2004, of a separate crime of domestic violence in the Criminal Code c) the persistence of violence against women and children, including domestic violence w) the State party’s...
n) various measures undertaken by the State party, including the implementation of a strategy to prevent domestic violence and the inclusion, in 2004, of a separate crime of domestic violence in the Criminal Code c) the persistence of violence against women and children, including domestic violence w) the State party’s...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 4e3dc1a4-39e0-4b78-b2c0-abf5da9b04e7
d4bc159a-00cc-4e58-a586-facf0359cd64
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Discrimination against women" ]
[ "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" ]
r) increase efforts to prevent, combat and punish violence against women and children, including domestic violence, and ensure adequate implementation of the national strategy to prevent domestic violence r) conduct broader awareness-raising campaigns and training on domestic violence for officials (law enforcement age...
r) increase efforts to prevent, combat and punish violence against women and children, including domestic violence, and ensure adequate implementation of the national strategy to prevent domestic violence r) conduct broader awareness-raising campaigns and training on domestic violence for officials (law enforcement age...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: d4bc159a-00cc-4e58-a586-facf0359cd64
807b535e-a97a-43cb-a825-012d3669d2ae
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
c) reports of intolerance and hatred towards ethnic minorities, especially Roma c) information showing that instances of ill-treatment by law enforcement officials, especially the police, often involve persons belonging to ethnic minorities n) the protection of certain minorities or marginalized individuals or populati...
c) reports of intolerance and hatred towards ethnic minorities, especially Roma c) information showing that instances of ill-treatment by law enforcement officials, especially the police, often involve persons belonging to ethnic minorities n) the protection of certain minorities or marginalized individuals or populati...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 807b535e-a97a-43cb-a825-012d3669d2ae
4eafa05a-1e99-465b-9cec-6713bdff6e6f
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) strengthen efforts to combat ill-treatment of and discrimination against persons belonging to ethnic minorities, in particular Roma, including by ensuring that the relevant existing legal and administrative measures are strictly observed and that training curricula and information campaign constantly communicate the...
r) strengthen efforts to combat ill-treatment of and discrimination against persons belonging to ethnic minorities, in particular Roma, including by ensuring that the relevant existing legal and administrative measures are strictly observed and that training curricula and information campaign constantly communicate the...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 4eafa05a-1e99-465b-9cec-6713bdff6e6f
ee18f4e7-d223-4efe-914f-d2a9d37684b3
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Children" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence" ]
n) corporal punishment of children is not explicitly prohibited in all settings and it is a common and accepted means of childrearing
n) corporal punishment of children is not explicitly prohibited in all settings and it is a common and accepted means of childrearing
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: ee18f4e7-d223-4efe-914f-d2a9d37684b3
612c798d-3389-4565-86bf-3b2965e3afa5
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Children" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence" ]
r) taking also into account the recommendation in the United Nations Secretary General’s Study on Violence Against Children, adopt and implement legislation prohibiting corporal punishment in all settings, supported by the necessary awareness-raising and public education measures
r) taking also into account the recommendation in the United Nations Secretary General’s Study on Violence Against Children, adopt and implement legislation prohibiting corporal punishment in all settings, supported by the necessary awareness-raising and public education measures
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 612c798d-3389-4565-86bf-3b2965e3afa5
55c424fd-234c-4c88-a43e-8af611ede562
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour" ]
w) the efforts undertaken to combat human trafficking, including the recent introduction of a separate offence of trafficking c) trafficking in women and girls, especially for the purpose of sexual exploitation, is a serious problem in the State party, and recovery and reintegration services are insufficient
w) the efforts undertaken to combat human trafficking, including the recent introduction of a separate offence of trafficking c) trafficking in women and girls, especially for the purpose of sexual exploitation, is a serious problem in the State party, and recovery and reintegration services are insufficient
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 55c424fd-234c-4c88-a43e-8af611ede562
dc595e08-bcf5-459b-921a-ff6b2fcb56f4
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence", "8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) continue to prosecute and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and intensify efforts to provide recovery and reintegration services to victims r) conduct nationwide awareness-raising campaigns and conduct training for law enforcement officials, migration officials and border police on the ca...
r) continue to prosecute and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and intensify efforts to provide recovery and reintegration services to victims r) conduct nationwide awareness-raising campaigns and conduct training for law enforcement officials, migration officials and border police on the ca...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: dc595e08-bcf5-459b-921a-ff6b2fcb56f4
cd279aad-2494-4bdd-a469-867098ece86a
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[]
w) the State party’s statement that a draft Bill on ratification of the OP-CAT is currently under Governmental review
w) the State party’s statement that a draft Bill on ratification of the OP-CAT is currently under Governmental review
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: cd279aad-2494-4bdd-a469-867098ece86a
2006ec04-76fd-4940-846b-e5d935848264
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[]
r) ratify the OP-CAT in order to strengthen the prevention against torture
r) ratify the OP-CAT in order to strengthen the prevention against torture
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 2006ec04-76fd-4940-846b-e5d935848264
c00ee695-b9f9-456c-a43c-3ae49297fe1d
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Migrants", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) become a party to the following human rights treaties, namely: the ICRMW; the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance
r) become a party to the following human rights treaties, namely: the ICRMW; the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: c00ee695-b9f9-456c-a43c-3ae49297fe1d
17a1aa36-02f5-4512-9020-9f351babfa65
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "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", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
i) in the next periodic report detailed statistical data, disaggregated by crime, ethnicity, age and sex, on complaints relating to torture and ill-treatment allegedly committed by law enforcement officials; on the related investigations, prosecutions, and penal or disciplinary sanctions; and on pre-trial detainees and...
i) in the next periodic report detailed statistical data, disaggregated by crime, ethnicity, age and sex, on complaints relating to torture and ill-treatment allegedly committed by law enforcement officials; on the related investigations, prosecutions, and penal or disciplinary sanctions; and on pre-trial detainees and...
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 17a1aa36-02f5-4512-9020-9f351babfa65
74ee7b76-712f-4f3e-9318-adf426615336
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) submit the core document in accordance with the requirements of the common core document in the harmonized guidelines on reporting, as approved by the international human rights treaty bodies and contained in document HRI/GEN/2/Rev.4
r) submit the core document in accordance with the requirements of the common core document in the harmonized guidelines on reporting, as approved by the international human rights treaty bodies and contained in document HRI/GEN/2/Rev.4
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 74ee7b76-712f-4f3e-9318-adf426615336
c356d05a-f5f6-4059-be7e-d068f5312b6d
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
i) within one year, information on response to CAT’s recommendations contained in paragraphs 6, 8, 13 and 20 above
i) within one year, information on response to CAT’s recommendations contained in paragraphs 6, 8, 13 and 20 above
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: c356d05a-f5f6-4059-be7e-d068f5312b6d
ccf1c7ad-d224-4cdf-b82d-6012324f7455
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Media" ]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) disseminate widely the reports submitted to CAT and the concluding observations and summary records of CAT through official websites, to the media and non-governmental organizations
r) disseminate widely the reports submitted to CAT and the concluding observations and summary records of CAT through official websites, to the media and non-governmental organizations
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: ccf1c7ad-d224-4cdf-b82d-6012324f7455
02ac9c2f-4925-49e0-8c37-b16a6d6c0aa2
CAT/C/MKD/CO/2
CAT
2008-05-21
2,008
Recommendations
[ "North Macedonia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) submit the next periodic report, which will be considered as the third periodic report, by 30 June 2012 at the latest
r) submit the next periodic report, which will be considered as the third periodic report, by 30 June 2012 at the latest
CAT | North Macedonia | CAT/C/MKD/CO/2 | 2008 | DocumentId: 40c9a1a7-25ac-458f-89e3-f9e18a0e4554 | AnnotationId: 02ac9c2f-4925-49e0-8c37-b16a6d6c0aa2
8fe8dc09-9604-46fc-9473-84153f226f35
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Inter-State cooperation and assistance", "Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance", "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
w) State party for its compliance with its obligations under the Convention and for its ongoing efforts to prevent and eliminate any acts or conduct contrary to its provisions In particular, the Committee notes with satisfaction: - incorporation of a new provision in the Penal Code that prohibits and penalizes torture,...
w) State party for its compliance with its obligations under the Convention and for its ongoing efforts to prevent and eliminate any acts or conduct contrary to its provisions In particular, the Committee notes with satisfaction: - incorporation of a new provision in the Penal Code that prohibits and penalizes torture,...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 8fe8dc09-9604-46fc-9473-84153f226f35
45450b6d-6c4a-438f-a3cd-c65feebfb5ee
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
Incorporation of the Convention n) State party’s explanation with regard to its general principles concerning the transformation of its international obligations into national law and the reasons for incorporating only the most general international instruments in its Human Rights Act c) State party has not changed its...
Incorporation of the Convention n) State party’s explanation with regard to its general principles concerning the transformation of its international obligations into national law and the reasons for incorporating only the most general international instruments in its Human Rights Act c) State party has not changed its...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 45450b6d-6c4a-438f-a3cd-c65feebfb5ee
083aa138-7050-4769-9458-53a75144e6c1
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
Incorporation of the Convention r) further consider incorporating CAT into domestic law in order to allow persons to invoke the Convention directly in the courts, to give prominence to the Convention and to raise awareness of the provisions of the Convention among members of the judiciary and the public at large
Incorporation of the Convention r) further consider incorporating CAT into domestic law in order to allow persons to invoke the Convention directly in the courts, to give prominence to the Convention and to raise awareness of the provisions of the Convention among members of the judiciary and the public at large
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 083aa138-7050-4769-9458-53a75144e6c1
cad2dd13-fa41-41cd-aa7b-9d6e82caff25
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
Definition of torture w) incorporation of a new provision prohibiting and penalizing torture in the Penal Code n) the wording of the definition of torture in the Penal Code, in contrast to the definition in article 1 of the Convention, enumerates specific forms of discrimination as possible motives rather than referrin...
Definition of torture w) incorporation of a new provision prohibiting and penalizing torture in the Penal Code n) the wording of the definition of torture in the Penal Code, in contrast to the definition in article 1 of the Convention, enumerates specific forms of discrimination as possible motives rather than referrin...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: cad2dd13-fa41-41cd-aa7b-9d6e82caff25
9d564a24-d66c-4753-90dd-3a4d67b160cf
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
Definition of torture r) further consider the possible use of wording similar to that used in the CAT so as to ensure that the definition of torture comprises all types of discrimination as possible motives
Definition of torture r) further consider the possible use of wording similar to that used in the CAT so as to ensure that the definition of torture comprises all types of discrimination as possible motives
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 9d564a24-d66c-4753-90dd-3a4d67b160cf
cf0c9d88-6e03-4c58-bc9e-ef4bb122d778
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
Non-refoulement n) existence of a so-called “48-hour procedure” for the rejection of asylum-seekers from countries generally regarded as safe and whose application is assessed as manifestly unfounded after an asylum interview
Non-refoulement n) existence of a so-called “48-hour procedure” for the rejection of asylum-seekers from countries generally regarded as safe and whose application is assessed as manifestly unfounded after an asylum interview
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: cf0c9d88-6e03-4c58-bc9e-ef4bb122d778
0e494705-9443-4f4a-baf1-a65642f6e18d
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
Non-refoulement r) ensure that a genuine consideration of each individual case can still be provided for under the “48-hour procedure” and keep under constant review the situation in those countries in respect of which that procedure is applied
Non-refoulement r) ensure that a genuine consideration of each individual case can still be provided for under the “48-hour procedure” and keep under constant review the situation in those countries in respect of which that procedure is applied
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 0e494705-9443-4f4a-baf1-a65642f6e18d
fa919958-8d09-4559-aa27-d222dd9f767f
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Non-citizens", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[]
Non-refoulement n) with regard to the State party’s participation in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operation in Afghanistan, the Committee notes the State party’s explanation that any Afghan citizen apprehended by Norwegian ISAF personnel is handed over to the Afghan authorities in accordance with ...
Non-refoulement n) with regard to the State party’s participation in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operation in Afghanistan, the Committee notes the State party’s explanation that any Afghan citizen apprehended by Norwegian ISAF personnel is handed over to the Afghan authorities in accordance with ...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: fa919958-8d09-4559-aa27-d222dd9f767f
90be5483-41de-4927-bef8-94c98bfbfd4d
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Non-citizens", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[]
Non-refoulement r) in accordance with the Committee’s constant view (see CAT/C/CR/33/3, paras. 4 (b), 4(d), 5 (e) and 5 (f) and CAT/C/USA/CO/2, paras. 20 and 21) that article 3 CAT and its obligation of non-refoulement apply to a State party’s military forces, wherever situated, where they exercise effective control ov...
Non-refoulement r) in accordance with the Committee’s constant view (see CAT/C/CR/33/3, paras. 4 (b), 4(d), 5 (e) and 5 (f) and CAT/C/USA/CO/2, paras. 20 and 21) that article 3 CAT and its obligation of non-refoulement apply to a State party’s military forces, wherever situated, where they exercise effective control ov...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 90be5483-41de-4927-bef8-94c98bfbfd4d
c5e3bada-b526-4caa-8b0b-8259b7253dce
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Conditions of detention" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities n) amendment of legislation to reduce the length of pre-trial detention and the use of solitary confinement as a preventative measure c) lack of adequate statistics validating the effectiveness of these measures
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities n) amendment of legislation to reduce the length of pre-trial detention and the use of solitary confinement as a preventative measure c) lack of adequate statistics validating the effectiveness of these measures
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: c5e3bada-b526-4caa-8b0b-8259b7253dce
422c5377-f321-4a20-9b9e-75ac83447bf7
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Conditions of detention" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities r) compile detailed statistics on the application of pre-trial detention and the use of solitary confinement so as to verify the effectiveness of recent amendments to its relevant legislation in practice r) compile sta...
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities r) compile detailed statistics on the application of pre-trial detention and the use of solitary confinement so as to verify the effectiveness of recent amendments to its relevant legislation in practice r) compile sta...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 422c5377-f321-4a20-9b9e-75ac83447bf7
569b01a2-88ae-49e8-877d-ee121b5a7937
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Conditions of detention" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities w) recent adoption of a legislative act to regulate the rights of persons staying at the Trandum Alien Holding Centre n) supervisory board which will supervise the operation of the Centre in accordance with that act ha...
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities w) recent adoption of a legislative act to regulate the rights of persons staying at the Trandum Alien Holding Centre n) supervisory board which will supervise the operation of the Centre in accordance with that act ha...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 569b01a2-88ae-49e8-877d-ee121b5a7937
658f4627-b451-4ada-bfec-6e30509163db
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Conditions of detention" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities r) establish the supervisory board for the Trandum Holding Centre envisaged in recent legislation forthwith so as to ensure that the rights of persons held at the Centre are respected at all times
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities r) establish the supervisory board for the Trandum Holding Centre envisaged in recent legislation forthwith so as to ensure that the rights of persons held at the Centre are respected at all times
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 658f4627-b451-4ada-bfec-6e30509163db
fb54d322-50c2-4753-87e4-8a3f0b6d98af
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities n) measures have been taken to address recent incidents of excessive use of force by the police c) reports on the use of unnecessary force in some instances, and about reports of discriminatory treatment based on ethni...
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities n) measures have been taken to address recent incidents of excessive use of force by the police c) reports on the use of unnecessary force in some instances, and about reports of discriminatory treatment based on ethni...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: fb54d322-50c2-4753-87e4-8a3f0b6d98af
3e7f3651-a29e-43a3-882a-f2a5c13ff259
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities r) ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to counter the possible persistence of practices involving the use of unnecessary force by the police, and the risks posed by any discriminatory treatment in this regar...
Pre-trial detention and treatment of persons otherwise detained or at the disposal of the authorities r) ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to counter the possible persistence of practices involving the use of unnecessary force by the police, and the risks posed by any discriminatory treatment in this regar...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 3e7f3651-a29e-43a3-882a-f2a5c13ff259
1bad10a1-6e11-432c-86a3-9d1890ddd25b
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
Education on the prohibition against torture n) different training programmes for police and prison officers which cover human rights and rights of detainees, including the prohibition of torture, are systematically held c) there is no available information on the impact of the training on reducing incidents of violenc...
Education on the prohibition against torture n) different training programmes for police and prison officers which cover human rights and rights of detainees, including the prohibition of torture, are systematically held c) there is no available information on the impact of the training on reducing incidents of violenc...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 1bad10a1-6e11-432c-86a3-9d1890ddd25b
4e02b6bb-7d2f-41cb-863b-58441c26271f
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
Education on the prohibition against torture r) ensure that through educational programmes, law enforcement personnel and justice officials are fully aware of the provisions of the Convention, applicable limitations on the use of force and the need to avoid any discriminatory treatment r) develop and implement a method...
Education on the prohibition against torture r) ensure that through educational programmes, law enforcement personnel and justice officials are fully aware of the provisions of the Convention, applicable limitations on the use of force and the need to avoid any discriminatory treatment r) develop and implement a method...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 4e02b6bb-7d2f-41cb-863b-58441c26271f
42d0e690-b3a6-4f68-915b-93f3e3ce9c8c
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
Prompt and impartial investigations n) State party has taken measures to further improve the handling of complaints against the police and the investigation of relevant allegations c) allegations concerning violations committed by law enforcement officials, including allegations relating to discriminatory treatment, an...
Prompt and impartial investigations n) State party has taken measures to further improve the handling of complaints against the police and the investigation of relevant allegations c) allegations concerning violations committed by law enforcement officials, including allegations relating to discriminatory treatment, an...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 42d0e690-b3a6-4f68-915b-93f3e3ce9c8c
a5cd0439-d52d-46e7-b8c3-19bfa3b3280d
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
Prompt and impartial investigations r) closely monitor the effectiveness of the new procedures for the investigation of alleged crimes committed by law enforcement officials, in particular those in which discriminatory treatment based on ethnicity is alleged r) provide detailed information on the results of the ongoing...
Prompt and impartial investigations r) closely monitor the effectiveness of the new procedures for the investigation of alleged crimes committed by law enforcement officials, in particular those in which discriminatory treatment based on ethnicity is alleged r) provide detailed information on the results of the ongoing...
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: a5cd0439-d52d-46e7-b8c3-19bfa3b3280d
7c7cfe5f-37ff-4185-b60e-212962bc6637
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
Provisional measures c) in light of a recent case in which the State party’s initial response to a request by the Committee for provisional measures was unfavourable, the Committee is concerned about the State party’s general position with regard to requests for provisional measures by the Committee
Provisional measures c) in light of a recent case in which the State party’s initial response to a request by the Committee for provisional measures was unfavourable, the Committee is concerned about the State party’s general position with regard to requests for provisional measures by the Committee
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 7c7cfe5f-37ff-4185-b60e-212962bc6637
b8227394-c912-4144-b000-e4b2313558c7
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
Provisional measures r) consider its position with regard to interim measures requested by the Committee in light of article 22 of the Convention and the principle of good faith, with a view to generally allowing the Committee sufficient time to consider any case that may arise in the future before any action is taken
Provisional measures r) consider its position with regard to interim measures requested by the Committee in light of article 22 of the Convention and the principle of good faith, with a view to generally allowing the Committee sufficient time to consider any case that may arise in the future before any action is taken
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: b8227394-c912-4144-b000-e4b2313558c7
3b70a9fc-45aa-452a-a751-12a3013d3db6
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
n) State party’s assurance that measures are being undertaken to seek the ratification of the OP-CAT
n) State party’s assurance that measures are being undertaken to seek the ratification of the OP-CAT
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 3b70a9fc-45aa-452a-a751-12a3013d3db6
3207994c-9804-4d45-b8e5-1c8c3aa61362
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
n) State party’s assurance that measures are being undertaken to seek the ratification of the OP-CAT
n) State party’s assurance that measures are being undertaken to seek the ratification of the OP-CAT
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 3207994c-9804-4d45-b8e5-1c8c3aa61362
b45c480e-28ec-4b8f-819f-20a29d8bad5e
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) proceed to ratify the OP-CAT at the earliest possible date
r) proceed to ratify the OP-CAT at the earliest possible date
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: b45c480e-28ec-4b8f-819f-20a29d8bad5e
04550be3-c7f6-47db-a9d6-c94ab4315325
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) ratify the core United Nations human rights treaties to which it is not yet a party
r) ratify the core United Nations human rights treaties to which it is not yet a party
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 04550be3-c7f6-47db-a9d6-c94ab4315325
d888bf96-d6c2-49c9-8d86-ab04d0565533
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) submit its core document in accordance with the requirements of the harmonized guidelines on reporting (HRI/MC/2006/3)
r) submit its core document in accordance with the requirements of the harmonized guidelines on reporting (HRI/MC/2006/3)
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: d888bf96-d6c2-49c9-8d86-ab04d0565533
b4643979-c3fa-4019-8a66-4db1627496de
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) disseminate widely the reports submitted to the Committee and the conclusions and recommendations, through official websites, the media and non-governmental organizations
r) disseminate widely the reports submitted to the Committee and the conclusions and recommendations, through official websites, the media and non-governmental organizations
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: b4643979-c3fa-4019-8a66-4db1627496de
215b8e8b-faff-4f0f-bde5-5d952418fda2
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) provide, within one year, information on its response to the recommendations contained in paragraphs 6, 7, 8 and 9 above
r) provide, within one year, information on its response to the recommendations contained in paragraphs 6, 7, 8 and 9 above
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 215b8e8b-faff-4f0f-bde5-5d952418fda2
2b5e6a06-2988-4ce4-a9ed-8fa966ce8b78
CAT/C/NOR/CO/5
CAT
2008-02-05
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Norway" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) the Committee, having concluded that during the consideration of the report of the State party, sufficient information was presented to cover the period of delay in submitting the fifth report, decided to request the seventh periodic report by 30 December 2011
r) the Committee, having concluded that during the consideration of the report of the State party, sufficient information was presented to cover the period of delay in submitting the fifth report, decided to request the seventh periodic report by 30 December 2011
CAT | Norway | CAT/C/NOR/CO/5 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8f96e99e-a7a8-464e-a444-8179d23fe096 | AnnotationId: 2b5e6a06-2988-4ce4-a9ed-8fa966ce8b78
2276cf22-dc52-4d06-9423-b2b76acfaf45
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
w) progress in the protection and promotion of human rights since the consideration in 2000 of the third periodic report (CAT/C/44/Add.7)
w) progress in the protection and promotion of human rights since the consideration in 2000 of the third periodic report (CAT/C/44/Add.7)
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 2276cf22-dc52-4d06-9423-b2b76acfaf45
42397821-00de-45dc-b5d2-a6ac9c06877a
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
w) the entry into force of Act No. 23/2007 of 4 July 2007, according to which foreign nationals may not be deported to a country where they would be in danger of being subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment Act No. 59/2007 of 4 September 2007 approving the new Penal Code and Act No. 48/2007...
w) the entry into force of Act No. 23/2007 of 4 July 2007, according to which foreign nationals may not be deported to a country where they would be in danger of being subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment Act No. 59/2007 of 4 September 2007 approving the new Penal Code and Act No. 48/2007...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 42397821-00de-45dc-b5d2-a6ac9c06877a
fdbd4db1-8f98-4f79-967b-bcc182658bb8
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Data collection & research" ]
[]
w) the creation in 2000 of the Inspectorate-General for Justice Services w) the establishment of the Police Code of Ethics approved by Resolution No. 37/2002 of the Council of Ministers on 28 February 2002 w) the dissemination of the provisions of CAT through the translation of the United Nations Fact Sheets into Portu...
w) the creation in 2000 of the Inspectorate-General for Justice Services w) the establishment of the Police Code of Ethics approved by Resolution No. 37/2002 of the Council of Ministers on 28 February 2002 w) the dissemination of the provisions of CAT through the translation of the United Nations Fact Sheets into Portu...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: fdbd4db1-8f98-4f79-967b-bcc182658bb8
8db72197-7f12-46f6-a495-e7d93429d527
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
n) the explanations given by the State party delegation that discrimination is illegal under article 240 of the new Penal Code c) the definition of torture contained in article 243 of the Penal Code does not include discrimination among the motives for acts of torture and, consequently, does not appear to cover every p...
n) the explanations given by the State party delegation that discrimination is illegal under article 240 of the new Penal Code c) the definition of torture contained in article 243 of the Penal Code does not include discrimination among the motives for acts of torture and, consequently, does not appear to cover every p...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 8db72197-7f12-46f6-a495-e7d93429d527
ec153d7c-1d09-4406-848d-14cfeaab9d54
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) consider making the necessary amendments to article 243 of the Penal Code to include discrimination as a possible motive for acts of torture as defined under article 1 of CAT
r) consider making the necessary amendments to article 243 of the Penal Code to include discrimination as a possible motive for acts of torture as defined under article 1 of CAT
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: ec153d7c-1d09-4406-848d-14cfeaab9d54
6e9eb014-6e45-4630-aad2-dc00cf83475d
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Enforced disappearances", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[ "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
n) according to the Portuguese delegation, arrests for identification purposes are exceptional c) such a procedure exists, it could lead to group arrests being made under certain circumstances c) time spent in custody for identification purposes (6 hours maximum) is not deducted from the total period of custody which m...
n) according to the Portuguese delegation, arrests for identification purposes are exceptional c) such a procedure exists, it could lead to group arrests being made under certain circumstances c) time spent in custody for identification purposes (6 hours maximum) is not deducted from the total period of custody which m...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 6e9eb014-6e45-4630-aad2-dc00cf83475d
0aad16d6-fc2c-4a6c-8ab4-f435e602b82e
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Enforced disappearances", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[ "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) ensure that all arrests, including arrests for identification purposes, are not targeted at groups of persons but that arrests are made on an individual basis r) guarantee that the time spent in custody for identification purposes (6 hours maximum) is deducted from the total period of custody, if applicable (48 hour...
r) ensure that all arrests, including arrests for identification purposes, are not targeted at groups of persons but that arrests are made on an individual basis r) guarantee that the time spent in custody for identification purposes (6 hours maximum) is deducted from the total period of custody, if applicable (48 hour...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 0aad16d6-fc2c-4a6c-8ab4-f435e602b82e
71c7fd28-2f8a-42c9-a9bd-ab08b508a836
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
n) the explanations given by the Portuguese delegation, in particular its reference to article 5 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (“European Convention on Human Rights”) c) the State party’s definition of pretrial detention which encompasses not only detention of persons awa...
n) the explanations given by the Portuguese delegation, in particular its reference to article 5 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (“European Convention on Human Rights”) c) the State party’s definition of pretrial detention which encompasses not only detention of persons awa...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 71c7fd28-2f8a-42c9-a9bd-ab08b508a836
dadea0df-0c7a-49fa-8f9c-6c00e6e526b2
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) envisage taking the necessary measures to distinguish pretrial detention from detention of persons who have been tried in a court of first instance and have appealed against their sentence, in order to avoid any confusion which could lead CAT to believe that CAT has been violated
r) envisage taking the necessary measures to distinguish pretrial detention from detention of persons who have been tried in a court of first instance and have appealed against their sentence, in order to avoid any confusion which could lead CAT to believe that CAT has been violated
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: dadea0df-0c7a-49fa-8f9c-6c00e6e526b2
0ff79d87-da2d-41c8-a2ce-54d72c8032d3
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Enforced disappearances", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16.4 - Combat organized crime and illicit financial and arms flows", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
w) detainees can no longer be held incommunicado, totally or relatively, during pretrial detention n) under article 143 (4) of the new Code of Criminal Procedure, in cases of terrorism or violent or highly organized crime, the Public Prosecutor’s Office can order that detainees be held totally incommunicado - excepting...
w) detainees can no longer be held incommunicado, totally or relatively, during pretrial detention n) under article 143 (4) of the new Code of Criminal Procedure, in cases of terrorism or violent or highly organized crime, the Public Prosecutor’s Office can order that detainees be held totally incommunicado - excepting...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 0ff79d87-da2d-41c8-a2ce-54d72c8032d3
a1ed9c04-53e2-4986-849d-7302e7c67084
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Enforced disappearances", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) ensure that detention incommunicado prior to appearance in court in cases of terrorism or organized violence is explicitly and strictly regulated by law and subject to stringent judicial supervision
r) ensure that detention incommunicado prior to appearance in court in cases of terrorism or organized violence is explicitly and strictly regulated by law and subject to stringent judicial supervision
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: a1ed9c04-53e2-4986-849d-7302e7c67084
144a07ee-7bbb-4476-8ae6-8d791ace3ead
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
w) article 5 of the new Penal Code permits the State party to exercise universal jurisdiction in respect of acts of torture committed outside its territory c) such jurisdiction is exercised by the Attorney‑General, whose Office, although autonomous, is connected with the Executive branch
w) article 5 of the new Penal Code permits the State party to exercise universal jurisdiction in respect of acts of torture committed outside its territory c) such jurisdiction is exercised by the Attorney‐General, whose Office, although autonomous, is connected with the Executive branch
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 144a07ee-7bbb-4476-8ae6-8d791ace3ead
312aac1b-0aa1-4d10-80a6-8fede7d8abc9
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) consider entrusting the exercise of universal jurisdiction in respect of serious violations of international law to an independent tribunal
r) consider entrusting the exercise of universal jurisdiction in respect of serious violations of international law to an independent tribunal
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 312aac1b-0aa1-4d10-80a6-8fede7d8abc9
a0114f18-3884-48d2-9b3e-e8e8e4c3bd03
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Right to life", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[ "3.3 - Fight communicable diseases", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "5 - GENDER EQUALITY", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women", "3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
w) the reform of prison legislation reported by the Portuguese delegation which is designed to bring the law on the enforcement of sentences into conformity with the European Prison Rules n) the substantial improvement in prison occupancy rates and the efforts made in the area of health care c) reports of continuing vi...
w) the reform of prison legislation reported by the Portuguese delegation which is designed to bring the law on the enforcement of sentences into conformity with the European Prison Rules n) the substantial improvement in prison occupancy rates and the efforts made in the area of health care c) reports of continuing vi...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: a0114f18-3884-48d2-9b3e-e8e8e4c3bd03
bd4d12af-e46e-4cdd-b36c-5b29278abd4e
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Right to life", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[ "5 - GENDER EQUALITY", "5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women", "3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING", "3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health" ]
r) continue efforts to improve prison conditions, in particular by maintaining an appropriate prison occupancy rate r) step up measures aimed at preventing violence among inmates, including sexual violence, and suicide by prisoners r) take the necessary steps to ensure that the physical and psychological integrity of p...
r) continue efforts to improve prison conditions, in particular by maintaining an appropriate prison occupancy rate r) step up measures aimed at preventing violence among inmates, including sexual violence, and suicide by prisoners r) take the necessary steps to ensure that the physical and psychological integrity of p...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: bd4d12af-e46e-4cdd-b36c-5b29278abd4e
abd47291-6b67-4ed4-ab2d-b0d1735a0ac6
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
c) article 4 of Act No. 21/2000 of 10 August 2000 does not include torture among the 30 crimes listed in the Act for which the judicial police is solely responsible, since this could impede the initiation of prompt and impartial investigations of alleged cases of torture in the territory of the State party
c) article 4 of Act No. 21/2000 of 10 August 2000 does not include torture among the 30 crimes listed in the Act for which the judicial police is solely responsible, since this could impede the initiation of prompt and impartial investigations of alleged cases of torture in the territory of the State party
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: abd47291-6b67-4ed4-ab2d-b0d1735a0ac6
4335dbb9-14e7-4126-8b1d-19b9d3b17566
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) take appropriate steps to include torture in the list of crimes for which the judicial police is solely responsible and ensure that a prompt and impartial investigation is initiated in all cases where there are grounds for believing that an act of torture has been committed in any territory under its jurisdiction r)...
r) take appropriate steps to include torture in the list of crimes for which the judicial police is solely responsible and ensure that a prompt and impartial investigation is initiated in all cases where there are grounds for believing that an act of torture has been committed in any territory under its jurisdiction r)...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 4335dbb9-14e7-4126-8b1d-19b9d3b17566
e6228eb4-9e1c-4a14-8235-182f8666a849
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
n) the restructuring of the various police forces, including the Public Security Police (PSP) and the National Republican Guard (GNR), and the report that the use of firearms by the GNR during vehicle pursuits has been prohibited since 2005 “except in cases expressly provided for by law” (CAT/C/67/Add.6, para. 117) c) ...
n) the restructuring of the various police forces, including the Public Security Police (PSP) and the National Republican Guard (GNR), and the report that the use of firearms by the GNR during vehicle pursuits has been prohibited since 2005 “except in cases expressly provided for by law” (CAT/C/67/Add.6, para. 117) c) ...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: e6228eb4-9e1c-4a14-8235-182f8666a849
f883b2c0-83d7-4510-b117-667c98efe64e
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) continue efforts to raise awareness among the police forces with respect to compliance with the provisions of CAT by means of ongoing and targeted training r) ensure that any complaints made against the police forces for acts of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment are immediately investigated, that the ...
r) continue efforts to raise awareness among the police forces with respect to compliance with the provisions of CAT by means of ongoing and targeted training r) ensure that any complaints made against the police forces for acts of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment are immediately investigated, that the ...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: f883b2c0-83d7-4510-b117-667c98efe64e
d876456e-a517-43fb-9d96-9258995d0da6
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
c) the recent purchase by the State party of electric “TaserX26” weapons for distribution to the Lisbon Metropolitan Command, the Direct Action Corps, the Special Operations Group and the Personal Security Corps c) the use of these weapons causes severe pain constituting a form of torture, and that in some cases it may...
c) the recent purchase by the State party of electric “TaserX26” weapons for distribution to the Lisbon Metropolitan Command, the Direct Action Corps, the Special Operations Group and the Personal Security Corps c) the use of these weapons causes severe pain constituting a form of torture, and that in some cases it may...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: d876456e-a517-43fb-9d96-9258995d0da6
6472ffe3-9de6-4be2-ab6d-c8a31bff831c
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) consider relinquishing the use of electric “TaserX26” weapons, the impact of which on the physical and mental state of targeted persons would appear to violate articles 1 and 16 CAT
r) consider relinquishing the use of electric “TaserX26” weapons, the impact of which on the physical and mental state of targeted persons would appear to violate articles 1 and 16 CAT
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 6472ffe3-9de6-4be2-ab6d-c8a31bff831c
d11af428-457d-4dc0-aa07-4be915140e43
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Discrimination against women" ]
[ "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" ]
c) reports received of numerous cases of domestic violence affecting women and children, as well as a high number of deaths among women due to such violence c) the Supreme Court decision of 5 April 2006, according to which “moderate corporal punishment of a minor by a duly entitled person for solely appropriate educati...
c) reports received of numerous cases of domestic violence affecting women and children, as well as a high number of deaths among women due to such violence c) the Supreme Court decision of 5 April 2006, according to which “moderate corporal punishment of a minor by a duly entitled person for solely appropriate educati...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: d11af428-457d-4dc0-aa07-4be915140e43
64a17492-0bae-4bc8-9825-861891dd34cd
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls" ]
[ "Reservations", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Discrimination against women" ]
[ "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" ]
r) strengthen efforts to establish a national strategy to prevent and combat domestic violence against women and children r) take the necessary legislative measures to prohibit corporal punishment of children in the family r) guarantee that women and children who have been victims of violence have access to complaints ...
r) strengthen efforts to establish a national strategy to prevent and combat domestic violence against women and children r) take the necessary legislative measures to prohibit corporal punishment of children in the family r) guarantee that women and children who have been victims of violence have access to complaints ...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 64a17492-0bae-4bc8-9825-861891dd34cd
4423c7e2-fea1-4c14-89f1-5ed72f2ab8d7
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Women & girls" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour" ]
w) under Act No. 23/2007 of 4 July 2007, victims of human trafficking can obtain residence permits w) the awareness-raising campaign launched by the State party to combat this problem c) the extent of human trafficking, which affects a very high number of women, for the purposes of economic and sexual exploitation
w) under Act No. 23/2007 of 4 July 2007, victims of human trafficking can obtain residence permits w) the awareness-raising campaign launched by the State party to combat this problem c) the extent of human trafficking, which affects a very high number of women, for the purposes of economic and sexual exploitation
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 4423c7e2-fea1-4c14-89f1-5ed72f2ab8d7
77eace0e-3029-4719-8185-f205c0b9cd88
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Women & girls" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour" ]
r) continue efforts to combat human trafficking and adopt the necessary measures to punish the perpetrators with appropriate penalties
r) continue efforts to combat human trafficking and adopt the necessary measures to punish the perpetrators with appropriate penalties
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 77eace0e-3029-4719-8185-f205c0b9cd88
da3da81e-e2b6-4b2f-9874-250fb0083aa2
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
n) article 240 of the new Penal Code, concerning non‑discrimination, now covers not only discrimination based on race, colour, ethnic or national origin and religion, but also discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation c) reports of numerous acts of violence of a discriminatory nature directed against certain m...
n) article 240 of the new Penal Code, concerning non‐discrimination, now covers not only discrimination based on race, colour, ethnic or national origin and religion, but also discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation c) reports of numerous acts of violence of a discriminatory nature directed against certain m...
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: da3da81e-e2b6-4b2f-9874-250fb0083aa2
605a34a8-24c7-4ef4-89a6-def8ad9f57e4
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) take the necessary measures to effectively combat acts of violence based on any form of discrimination and to punish the perpetrators appropriately r) strive to include representatives of minorities residing in its territory in the police forces
r) take the necessary measures to effectively combat acts of violence based on any form of discrimination and to punish the perpetrators appropriately r) strive to include representatives of minorities residing in its territory in the police forces
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 605a34a8-24c7-4ef4-89a6-def8ad9f57e4
b901a5a4-43a3-4367-8e95-c59af92fe0a0
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Access to justice & remedy", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) consider ratifying OP-CAT
r) consider ratifying OP-CAT
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: b901a5a4-43a3-4367-8e95-c59af92fe0a0
2b7112fe-92d1-4740-b575-0347cde106cd
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) ratify the major UN treaties on human rights to which Portugal is not yet party
r) ratify the major UN treaties on human rights to which Portugal is not yet party
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: 2b7112fe-92d1-4740-b575-0347cde106cd
aa1abfdd-f214-44cc-9583-74b55bcda1ec
CAT/C/PRT/CO/4
CAT
2008-02-19
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Portugal" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Media" ]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies", "Legal & institutional reform" ]
[]
r) disseminate widely the reports submitted by Portugal to CAT and CAT’s conclusions and recommendations, in the national language, through official websites, the media and non-governmental organizations r) circulate the reports to national non-governmental human rights organizations before submitting them to CAT
r) disseminate widely the reports submitted by Portugal to CAT and CAT’s conclusions and recommendations, in the national language, through official websites, the media and non-governmental organizations r) circulate the reports to national non-governmental human rights organizations before submitting them to CAT
CAT | Portugal | CAT/C/PRT/CO/4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 877d0bdf-1f53-4d12-894d-730ee34e7231 | AnnotationId: aa1abfdd-f214-44cc-9583-74b55bcda1ec