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A/HRC/5/5/Add.1
SR Toxic wastes
2007-06-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Ukraine" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Data collection & research", "Human rights & toxics / hazardous wastes" ]
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms" ]
> SR Toxic Wastes was informed of legislation protecting the right to information concerning the environment > in the case of nuclear waste the law provides for public participation in decision-making through a referendum > SR Toxic Wastes also noted the high level of public awareness on this matter > in contrast, in t...
> SR Toxic Wastes was informed of legislation protecting the right to information concerning the environment > in the case of nuclear waste the law provides for public participation in decision-making through a referendum > SR Toxic Wastes also noted the high level of public awareness on this matter > in contrast, in t...
SR Toxic wastes | Ukraine | A/HRC/5/5/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: c3112005-7b5e-4685-a7ee-1587323ff414 | AnnotationId: 93cb5b8e-00ea-45a4-8af4-bd4f2176e488
96b85f2e-e4f2-426e-a7da-6d859c5a9548
A/HRC/5/5/Add.1
SR Toxic wastes
2007-06-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Ukraine" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Human rights & toxics / hazardous wastes" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms" ]
> SR Toxic Wastes notes that there exists an adequate legal framework to deal with the particular issue of the import of toxic and dangerous products and wastes > SR Toxic Wastes was informed of discrepancies between Ukrainian and European legislation in the areas of waste management, namely differences in the lists of...
> SR Toxic Wastes notes that there exists an adequate legal framework to deal with the particular issue of the import of toxic and dangerous products and wastes > SR Toxic Wastes was informed of discrepancies between Ukrainian and European legislation in the areas of waste management, namely differences in the lists of...
SR Toxic wastes | Ukraine | A/HRC/5/5/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: c3112005-7b5e-4685-a7ee-1587323ff414 | AnnotationId: 96b85f2e-e4f2-426e-a7da-6d859c5a9548
f7829b90-c4f5-40e0-bbdd-f03b8ae27b03
A/HRC/5/5/Add.1
SR Toxic wastes
2007-06-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Ukraine" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy", "Human rights & toxics / hazardous wastes" ]
[ "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" ]
> SR Toxic Wastes believes that, even with a very well developed legal framework, proper enforcement is essential to limit instances of illicit movements and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes > during his visit SR Toxic Wastes has had an excellent impression of the work of the Prosecutor's Office in th...
> SR Toxic Wastes believes that, even with a very well developed legal framework, proper enforcement is essential to limit instances of illicit movements and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes > during his visit SR Toxic Wastes has had an excellent impression of the work of the Prosecutor's Office in th...
SR Toxic wastes | Ukraine | A/HRC/5/5/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: c3112005-7b5e-4685-a7ee-1587323ff414 | AnnotationId: f7829b90-c4f5-40e0-bbdd-f03b8ae27b03
dec2b4a1-d338-47aa-8449-6a8fd4bc2979
A/HRC/5/5/Add.1
SR Toxic wastes
2007-06-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Ukraine" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Special Procedures", "Human rights & toxics / hazardous wastes" ]
[]
> SR Toxic Wastes will elaborate a full report of his mission for subsequent presentation to the Human Rights Council > this report will also include his final recommendations
> SR Toxic Wastes will elaborate a full report of his mission for subsequent presentation to the Human Rights Council > this report will also include his final recommendations
SR Toxic wastes | Ukraine | A/HRC/5/5/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: c3112005-7b5e-4685-a7ee-1587323ff414 | AnnotationId: dec2b4a1-d338-47aa-8449-6a8fd4bc2979
0c1c51f0-bbdb-4526-b0d3-de3f7c3be1c8
A/HRC/6/15/Add.2
SR Indigenous
2007-12-11
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Bolivia (Plurinational State of)" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[ "Indigenous peoples" ]
[ "Reservations", "Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote" ]
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
> Bolivia is a multi-ethnic country > In 2005 an indigenous president was elected for the first time, and announced his intention of introducing sweeping changes in the country’s social and economic policy aimed at benefiting the indigenous peoples and remedying the historic injustices perpetrated against them > Presid...
> Bolivia is a multi-ethnic country > In 2005 an indigenous president was elected for the first time, and announced his intention of introducing sweeping changes in the country’s social and economic policy aimed at benefiting the indigenous peoples and remedying the historic injustices perpetrated against them > Presid...
SR Indigenous | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | A/HRC/6/15/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ede39ab3-a8c6-4a1b-95a5-162bb8d92116 | AnnotationId: 0c1c51f0-bbdb-4526-b0d3-de3f7c3be1c8
0ca801f2-f257-42bc-9b83-3819d7e73f8f
A/HRC/6/15/Add.2
SR Indigenous
2007-12-11
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Bolivia (Plurinational State of)" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[ "Indigenous peoples" ]
[ "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
> The Government has taken steps to incorporate in domestic law the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted by the General Assembly in September this year > The Political Constitution of the State recently approved for the most part by the Constituent Assembly contains numerous provisions...
> The Government has taken steps to incorporate in domestic law the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted by the General Assembly in September this year > The Political Constitution of the State recently approved for the most part by the Constituent Assembly contains numerous provisions...
SR Indigenous | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | A/HRC/6/15/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ede39ab3-a8c6-4a1b-95a5-162bb8d92116 | AnnotationId: 0ca801f2-f257-42bc-9b83-3819d7e73f8f
b453314c-eebf-4f39-97f3-bca9cff76a18
A/HRC/6/15/Add.2
SR Indigenous
2007-12-11
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Bolivia (Plurinational State of)" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[ "Indigenous peoples", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "5 - GENDER EQUALITY", "5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
> One of the main issues that drew the attention of the SR during his visit is the serious persistence of racism and discrimination against indigenous people, and especially against indigenous women > This is still manifested in the behaviour of public officials at the national and subnational levels and in the attitud...
> One of the main issues that drew the attention of the SR during his visit is the serious persistence of racism and discrimination against indigenous people, and especially against indigenous women > This is still manifested in the behaviour of public officials at the national and subnational levels and in the attitud...
SR Indigenous | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | A/HRC/6/15/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ede39ab3-a8c6-4a1b-95a5-162bb8d92116 | AnnotationId: b453314c-eebf-4f39-97f3-bca9cff76a18
61877485-ecfd-41a5-92b3-c0fcb428e21a
A/HRC/6/15/Add.2
SR Indigenous
2007-12-11
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Bolivia (Plurinational State of)" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[ "Indigenous peoples" ]
[ "Reservations", "Land & property rights" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources", "1 - NO POVERTY", "16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration", "2 - ZERO HUNGER", "2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers" ]
> Denial of the right to lands and territories, as recognized by the Declaration, is the main focus of concern for indigenous communities in Bolivia, and the principal source of violation of their rights > While some progress has been made in land reform and the granting of title under the Act on the National Agrarian ...
> Denial of the right to lands and territories, as recognized by the Declaration, is the main focus of concern for indigenous communities in Bolivia, and the principal source of violation of their rights > While some progress has been made in land reform and the granting of title under the Act on the National Agrarian ...
SR Indigenous | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | A/HRC/6/15/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ede39ab3-a8c6-4a1b-95a5-162bb8d92116 | AnnotationId: 61877485-ecfd-41a5-92b3-c0fcb428e21a
9c87a9de-4aae-4029-8d06-82118c14dd74
A/HRC/6/15/Add.2
SR Indigenous
2007-12-11
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Bolivia (Plurinational State of)" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[ "Indigenous peoples" ]
[ "Reservations" ]
[]
> A matter of special concern is the bondage in which Guaraní communities are still living in three departments of Bolivia as a result of historical dispossession of their territories; the SR was able to observe this personally > Also of concern is the situation of high-risk vulnerable communities such as the Yuki peop...
> A matter of special concern is the bondage in which Guaraní communities are still living in three departments of Bolivia as a result of historical dispossession of their territories; the SR was able to observe this personally > Also of concern is the situation of high-risk vulnerable communities such as the Yuki peop...
SR Indigenous | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | A/HRC/6/15/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ede39ab3-a8c6-4a1b-95a5-162bb8d92116 | AnnotationId: 9c87a9de-4aae-4029-8d06-82118c14dd74
3507f982-4691-466c-8847-de1bfe0bface
A/HRC/6/15/Add.2
SR Indigenous
2007-12-11
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Bolivia (Plurinational State of)" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[ "Indigenous peoples" ]
[ "Reservations", "Right to health", "Right to an adequate standard of living" ]
[ "12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION", "12.2 - Sustainable management and use of natural resources", "12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies" ]
> The SR was able to examine several cases of environmental pollution caused by extractive industries, with highly detrimental effects on the health and habitat of adjoining communities > This is the case of mining activities in the departments of Oruro and Potosí, as well as hydrocarbon extraction in other areas
> The SR was able to examine several cases of environmental pollution caused by extractive industries, with highly detrimental effects on the health and habitat of adjoining communities > This is the case of mining activities in the departments of Oruro and Potosí, as well as hydrocarbon extraction in other areas
SR Indigenous | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | A/HRC/6/15/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ede39ab3-a8c6-4a1b-95a5-162bb8d92116 | AnnotationId: 3507f982-4691-466c-8847-de1bfe0bface
34842bc5-77ae-49cd-9a55-aa958b87cad4
A/HRC/6/15/Add.2
SR Indigenous
2007-12-11
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Bolivia (Plurinational State of)" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[ "Human rights defenders & activists", "Indigenous peoples" ]
[ "Liberty & security of the person", "Reservations" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms" ]
> The mobilization of indigenous peoples in recent years has led to substantial progress in recognition of their rights and their role in the national political process > The many documented instances of assault and attacks on indigenous leaders and human rights defenders, with the support of economic actors and local ...
> The mobilization of indigenous peoples in recent years has led to substantial progress in recognition of their rights and their role in the national political process > The many documented instances of assault and attacks on indigenous leaders and human rights defenders, with the support of economic actors and local ...
SR Indigenous | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | A/HRC/6/15/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ede39ab3-a8c6-4a1b-95a5-162bb8d92116 | AnnotationId: 34842bc5-77ae-49cd-9a55-aa958b87cad4
dd899553-3adc-48ec-86bc-1f2dbba122ff
A/HRC/6/15/Add.2
SR Indigenous
2007-12-11
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Bolivia (Plurinational State of)" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[ "Indigenous peoples" ]
[ "Reservations" ]
[]
> The SR will prepare a full report of his mission for subsequent presentation to the Human Rights Council > This report will also include his final recommendations on the legal, administrative and other measures that can contribute to improving the situation in regard to the rights of indigenous peoples in Bolivia
> The SR will prepare a full report of his mission for subsequent presentation to the Human Rights Council > This report will also include his final recommendations on the legal, administrative and other measures that can contribute to improving the situation in regard to the rights of indigenous peoples in Bolivia
SR Indigenous | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | A/HRC/6/15/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ede39ab3-a8c6-4a1b-95a5-162bb8d92116 | AnnotationId: dd899553-3adc-48ec-86bc-1f2dbba122ff
c7e80ccc-e279-40d0-ad5e-d5b95a2a7884
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> South Africa has undergone a remarkable transition from the apartheid regime to a pluralistic democracy, founded firmly on the 1995 Constitution > South Africa is party to most major international human rights treaties, and has sought to build its society firmly on the foundation of human rights, enshrined in the Bil...
> South Africa has undergone a remarkable transition from the apartheid regime to a pluralistic democracy, founded firmly on the 1995 Constitution > South Africa is party to most major international human rights treaties, and has sought to build its society firmly on the foundation of human rights, enshrined in the Bil...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: c7e80ccc-e279-40d0-ad5e-d5b95a2a7884
a6525023-ae92-4457-a479-c653b586baac
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> SR commends South Africa for the thorough consultative process, including in Parliament, preceding the adoption of the Act on Protecting Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (POCDATARA) > in this process, legitimate concerns were taken into account inter alia concerning the right to l...
> SR commends South Africa for the thorough consultative process, including in Parliament, preceding the adoption of the Act on Protecting Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (POCDATARA) > in this process, legitimate concerns were taken into account inter alia concerning the right to l...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: a6525023-ae92-4457-a479-c653b586baac
a734bd68-5c62-4cfa-80fe-2a67ea2fbbc9
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> definition of terrorism in the counter-terrorism law, when read cumulatively, is relatively narrow in scope > however, many of the acts listed as potentially constituting terrorist acts do not, as to their level of severity or the harm caused, reach the threshold of what legitimately can be considered terrorist acts ...
> definition of terrorism in the counter-terrorism law, when read cumulatively, is relatively narrow in scope > however, many of the acts listed as potentially constituting terrorist acts do not, as to their level of severity or the harm caused, reach the threshold of what legitimately can be considered terrorist acts ...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: a734bd68-5c62-4cfa-80fe-2a67ea2fbbc9
ce25d30d-daec-4dd0-8391-585bb4c0fb9c
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> the criminal proceedings pursuant to the counter-terrorism act basically fall under general South African criminal law and all its safeguards > however, in the context of countering terrorism, national legislation is often borrowed and copied by other countries in a piecemeal way, and if sections of this Act are inse...
> the criminal proceedings pursuant to the counter-terrorism act basically fall under general South African criminal law and all its safeguards > however, in the context of countering terrorism, national legislation is often borrowed and copied by other countries in a piecemeal way, and if sections of this Act are inse...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: ce25d30d-daec-4dd0-8391-585bb4c0fb9c
b2778dbb-f85d-479d-a0ad-e2904ffbb52f
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
> the authorities clearly state that racial/ethnic/religious profiling are neither a part of the collection of intelligence or used in investigations, but rather any profiling is based on individual behaviour
> the authorities clearly state that racial/ethnic/religious profiling are neither a part of the collection of intelligence or used in investigations, but rather any profiling is based on individual behaviour
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: b2778dbb-f85d-479d-a0ad-e2904ffbb52f
08f8ecea-3c53-4399-b9a4-a133fa294706
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Migrants" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Enforced disappearances" ]
[ "10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
> there are no provisions of administrative detention in the South African counter-terrorism law > nevertheless, immigration detention, in particular of illegal immigrants facing deportation and seen as a security threat, may in fact face detention without trial in South Africa despite the broadly shared sentiment agai...
> there are no provisions of administrative detention in the South African counter-terrorism law > nevertheless, immigration detention, in particular of illegal immigrants facing deportation and seen as a security threat, may in fact face detention without trial in South Africa despite the broadly shared sentiment agai...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: 08f8ecea-3c53-4399-b9a4-a133fa294706
f88ee441-beb7-4f54-9e3a-73c62b97598d
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
> SR notes the enormous task in the post-apartheid era of creating law enforcement agencies which have legitimacy through the adherence to laws and to human rights standards > important improvements have taken place, but reports of police brutality still surface, which may also hamper effective investigations in terror...
> SR notes the enormous task in the post-apartheid era of creating law enforcement agencies which have legitimacy through the adherence to laws and to human rights standards > important improvements have taken place, but reports of police brutality still surface, which may also hamper effective investigations in terror...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: f88ee441-beb7-4f54-9e3a-73c62b97598d
be1b5d69-fdba-4f6d-beca-85cf62c555b9
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Migrants", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Right to health", "Right to adequate housing" ]
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing" ]
> South Africa is an important destination of immigrants and asylum-seekers > the Constitution of South Africa to a great extent gives human rights protections to all persons in South Africa, which in the Special Rapporteur’s view is the correct approach in the light of international human rights law, and is commendabl...
> South Africa is an important destination of immigrants and asylum-seekers > the Constitution of South Africa to a great extent gives human rights protections to all persons in South Africa, which in the Special Rapporteur’s view is the correct approach in the light of international human rights law, and is commendabl...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: be1b5d69-fdba-4f6d-beca-85cf62c555b9
55b1d81c-e83a-4830-94c6-799abacad929
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Use of mercenaries/private security", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions" ]
> the recently passed Prohibition of Mercenary Activities and Prohibition and Regulation of Certain Activities in Areas of Armed Conflict Act provides an important framework for addressing the involvement of South African nationals and companies and residents of South Africa as private security or military contractors ...
> the recently passed Prohibition of Mercenary Activities and Prohibition and Regulation of Certain Activities in Areas of Armed Conflict Act provides an important framework for addressing the involvement of South African nationals and companies and residents of South Africa as private security or military contractors ...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: 55b1d81c-e83a-4830-94c6-799abacad929
0bab92de-f3f9-4ad1-8264-17603c049641
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[ "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
> the issue of xenophobia against the immigrant community of South Africa was discussed in a number of the SR’s meetings > SR finds that, as part of a preventive approach to counter-terrorism, firmer action is needed to address violence and other expressions of xenophobia towards immigrants, both from private individua...
> the issue of xenophobia against the immigrant community of South Africa was discussed in a number of the SR’s meetings > SR finds that, as part of a preventive approach to counter-terrorism, firmer action is needed to address violence and other expressions of xenophobia towards immigrants, both from private individua...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: 0bab92de-f3f9-4ad1-8264-17603c049641
d169aae9-5df8-4c9d-9390-415585a60aed
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[]
> South Africa plays an important role in regional and subregional efforts to counter terrorism on the African continent > in particular, the strategic and operative cooperation within the framework of the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization appears to be of practical importance for all the...
> South Africa plays an important role in regional and subregional efforts to counter terrorism on the African continent > in particular, the strategic and operative cooperation within the framework of the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization appears to be of practical importance for all the...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: d169aae9-5df8-4c9d-9390-415585a60aed
f5e4333b-b240-410f-9784-8e03c50b4fd8
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
r) the Government carefully monitor the implementation in jurisprudence of the definition of terrorist acts under POCDATARA, and remain prepared to amend the law, should the interpretation of it suggest a threat to human rights
r) the Government carefully monitor the implementation in jurisprudence of the definition of terrorist acts under POCDATARA, and remain prepared to amend the law, should the interpretation of it suggest a threat to human rights
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: f5e4333b-b240-410f-9784-8e03c50b4fd8
c3f2977b-f1d3-4db6-8c7e-9cd22a974513
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[]
r) the practical content of the national procedures for listing individuals subjected to sanctions pursuant to Security Council resolution 1267 (1999), including the availability and modalities of judicial review, ought to be elaborated more clearly by the Government
r) the practical content of the national procedures for listing individuals subjected to sanctions pursuant to Security Council resolution 1267 (1999), including the availability and modalities of judicial review, ought to be elaborated more clearly by the Government
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: c3f2977b-f1d3-4db6-8c7e-9cd22a974513
034f99a3-aee0-451c-8a80-4f4b7f793879
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
> for the most part, the normal criminal procedure is in place also in terrorism cases r) South Africa maintain this stance, and also that any special proceedings, for example, in-camera trials in terrorism or other security-related cases, be used very restrictively
> for the most part, the normal criminal procedure is in place also in terrorism cases r) South Africa maintain this stance, and also that any special proceedings, for example, in-camera trials in terrorism or other security-related cases, be used very restrictively
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: 034f99a3-aee0-451c-8a80-4f4b7f793879
4dd764d2-26f0-4442-9574-d613a9d073ef
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
> for clarity and transparency on the issue of unjustified or disproportionate use of force by the police, SR draws attention to the concluding observations of CAT, which include the recommendation to prohibit in law all forms of torture and ill-treatment, and to incorporate in the law a specific criminalization of tor...
> for clarity and transparency on the issue of unjustified or disproportionate use of force by the police, SR draws attention to the concluding observations of CAT, which include the recommendation to prohibit in law all forms of torture and ill-treatment, and to incorporate in the law a specific criminalization of tor...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: 4dd764d2-26f0-4442-9574-d613a9d073ef
773a0acd-343e-474a-97ec-769d2c8aac6f
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Liberty & security of the person", "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
r) put into place a system of reliable statistics related to police brutality with clear parameters and benchmarks for improvement > such statistics can be one helpful and transparent component in assessing advances and setbacks in the protection of human rights in law enforcement
r) put into place a system of reliable statistics related to police brutality with clear parameters and benchmarks for improvement > such statistics can be one helpful and transparent component in assessing advances and setbacks in the protection of human rights in law enforcement
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: 773a0acd-343e-474a-97ec-769d2c8aac6f
c5713bb8-383b-4af8-80b1-d12dfe80b23c
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Migrants" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Enforced disappearances" ]
[ "10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES" ]
r) establishment of a general system of independent oversight for the detention of immigrants > this need is particularly urgent in respect of the use of police detention facilities for immigration detention of persons subject to deportation proceedings
r) establishment of a general system of independent oversight for the detention of immigrants > this need is particularly urgent in respect of the use of police detention facilities for immigration detention of persons subject to deportation proceedings
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: c5713bb8-383b-4af8-80b1-d12dfe80b23c
87ec4783-e792-48fd-8b0c-1c3652113b29
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Migrants" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Enforced disappearances" ]
[ "10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES" ]
r) re-examining the provisions on immigration detention so that judicial review would be mandatory within, say, 48 hours and that effective access to counsel is guaranteed from the moment of apprehension
r) re-examining the provisions on immigration detention so that judicial review would be mandatory within, say, 48 hours and that effective access to counsel is guaranteed from the moment of apprehension
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: 87ec4783-e792-48fd-8b0c-1c3652113b29
f3ba3af1-a9ba-4e86-9684-78259a4feaa8
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Migrants" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) amending section 2 of the Refugees Act so as to prohibit the removal of any person, either by extradition, deportation or any other form of removal, to face a real risk of persecution, capital punishment, torture or any form of inhuman, cruel or degrading treatment or punishment, and the inclusion of a provision con...
r) amending section 2 of the Refugees Act so as to prohibit the removal of any person, either by extradition, deportation or any other form of removal, to face a real risk of persecution, capital punishment, torture or any form of inhuman, cruel or degrading treatment or punishment, and the inclusion of a provision con...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: f3ba3af1-a9ba-4e86-9684-78259a4feaa8
5b3af0bb-0357-44b7-a099-11d21ddd4185
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Use of mercenaries/private security", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[]
r) Government and Parliament closely monitor the implementation of the recently adopted Act prohibiting mercenary activities, so that the law prevents the participation of South African individuals or entities as private military and security contractors in counter-insurgency or counter-terrorism operations where human...
r) Government and Parliament closely monitor the implementation of the recently adopted Act prohibiting mercenary activities, so that the law prevents the participation of South African individuals or entities as private military and security contractors in counter-insurgency or counter-terrorism operations where human...
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: 5b3af0bb-0357-44b7-a099-11d21ddd4185
cc192c00-58ed-47c3-adb5-854e297fd1cc
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[]
r) Government of South Africa, as part also of preventative action to counter terrorism, to firmly and promptly implement the recommendations of CERD of 19 October 2006
r) Government of South Africa, as part also of preventative action to counter terrorism, to firmly and promptly implement the recommendations of CERD of 19 October 2006
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: cc192c00-58ed-47c3-adb5-854e297fd1cc
5e53c747-0e2b-45e2-bfa4-5b20788be1c7
A/HRC/6/17/Add.2
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-07
2,007
Recommendations
[ "South Africa" ]
[ "Africa" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[]
w) efforts to strengthen cooperation and integration on the African continent and in the subregion of Southern Africa r) ensure the promotion and protection of human rights in all regional and subregional efforts to counter terrorism, be they legislative, strategic or operational in nature
w) efforts to strengthen cooperation and integration on the African continent and in the subregion of Southern Africa r) ensure the promotion and protection of human rights in all regional and subregional efforts to counter terrorism, be they legislative, strategic or operational in nature
SR Countering terrorism | South Africa | A/HRC/6/17/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 6cb40835-4f51-4e86-817f-637822cf145c | AnnotationId: 5e53c747-0e2b-45e2-bfa4-5b20788be1c7
a7893acc-3413-4ba1-9559-6b562a2a9650
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Right to life", "Private life & privacy", "Racial discrimination", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
> the Special Rapporteur has identified elements of best practice in the United States’ fight against terrorism and the compliance of this with human rights and fundamental freedoms, including compensation for victims of terrorism, community outreach, and non-interference with the freedom of the press > He has, in cont...
> the Special Rapporteur has identified elements of best practice in the United States’ fight against terrorism and the compliance of this with human rights and fundamental freedoms, including compensation for victims of terrorism, community outreach, and non-interference with the freedom of the press > He has, in cont...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: a7893acc-3413-4ba1-9559-6b562a2a9650
09850ef2-0952-4767-980e-22c1ca32026f
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[]
> The Special Rapporteur has described his visit to the United States as a step in the process of restoring the role of the United States as a positive example for respecting human rights, including in the context of the fight against terrorism, and he hopes that these steps continue to progress r) he likewise recommen...
> The Special Rapporteur has described his visit to the United States as a step in the process of restoring the role of the United States as a positive example for respecting human rights, including in the context of the fight against terrorism, and he hopes that these steps continue to progress r) he likewise recommen...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: 09850ef2-0952-4767-980e-22c1ca32026f
443f35eb-6c0b-45bb-9264-dca79e50f85e
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) the categorization of persons as “unlawful enemy combatants” be abandoned r) release or put on trial those persons detained under that categorization r) in the case of those suspected of war crimes, the international community has recognized the need to ensure that there is no impunity for such offending, but the Sp...
r) the categorization of persons as “unlawful enemy combatants” be abandoned r) release or put on trial those persons detained under that categorization r) in the case of those suspected of war crimes, the international community has recognized the need to ensure that there is no impunity for such offending, but the Sp...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: 443f35eb-6c0b-45bb-9264-dca79e50f85e
cfc73d5e-fbf8-4cea-9d8d-11e2f2253ca2
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[]
r) legislative amendments be made to remove the denial of habeas corpus rights under the Military Commissions Act 2006 and the restrictions upon the ability of Guantánamo Bay detainees to seek full judicial review of their combatant status, with the authority of the reviewing court to order release
r) legislative amendments be made to remove the denial of habeas corpus rights under the Military Commissions Act 2006 and the restrictions upon the ability of Guantánamo Bay detainees to seek full judicial review of their combatant status, with the authority of the reviewing court to order release
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: cfc73d5e-fbf8-4cea-9d8d-11e2f2253ca2
d478fca2-0cf5-43e2-b00d-cbd8e98cde93
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)" ]
[]
r) notwithstanding the primary responsibility of the United States to resettle any individuals among those detained in Guantánamo Bay who are in need of international protection, the Special Rapporteur recommends that other States be willing to receive persons currently detained at Guantánamo Bay r) the United States a...
r) notwithstanding the primary responsibility of the United States to resettle any individuals among those detained in Guantánamo Bay who are in need of international protection, the Special Rapporteur recommends that other States be willing to receive persons currently detained at Guantánamo Bay r) the United States a...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: d478fca2-0cf5-43e2-b00d-cbd8e98cde93
9a29abea-23d0-4e6c-9604-c2cd9cd52bcb
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)" ]
[]
r) invite the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to conduct confidential individual interviews with the detainees, in order to determine their qualification as refugees and to recommend their resettlement to other countries r) not to require from receiving countries the detention or monitoring of those retur...
r) invite the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to conduct confidential individual interviews with the detainees, in order to determine their qualification as refugees and to recommend their resettlement to other countries r) not to require from receiving countries the detention or monitoring of those retur...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: 9a29abea-23d0-4e6c-9604-c2cd9cd52bcb
3d8b83f1-9eb7-4677-9d30-426bac71b448
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[]
r) due to the various concerns identified in this report pertaining to the composition and operation of military tribunals under the Military Commissions Act of 2006, involving multiple incompatibilities with the ICCPR, the Special Rapporteur recommends that these commissions be disestablished r) wherever possible, ord...
r) due to the various concerns identified in this report pertaining to the composition and operation of military tribunals under the Military Commissions Act of 2006, involving multiple incompatibilities with the ICCPR, the Special Rapporteur recommends that these commissions be disestablished r) wherever possible, ord...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: 3d8b83f1-9eb7-4677-9d30-426bac71b448
f5c4b110-23ae-4421-9846-aed7eed21177
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
> in the case of persons charged with war crimes, being those crimes identified in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, such persons may be tried by military courts martial provided that safeguards are in place to check against the exercise of bias or executive interference, including rights of appeal ...
> in the case of persons charged with war crimes, being those crimes identified in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, such persons may be tried by military courts martial provided that safeguards are in place to check against the exercise of bias or executive interference, including rights of appeal ...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: f5c4b110-23ae-4421-9846-aed7eed21177
f0f221a7-9e15-41a4-a542-b90a0bd89187
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) gravely concerned at the enhanced interrogation techniques reportedly used by the CIA, the Special Rapporteur urges the United States to ensure that all its officials and agencies comply with international standards, including article 7 of ICCPR, the Convention against Torture and, in the context of an armed conflic...
r) gravely concerned at the enhanced interrogation techniques reportedly used by the CIA, the Special Rapporteur urges the United States to ensure that all its officials and agencies comply with international standards, including article 7 of ICCPR, the Convention against Torture and, in the context of an armed conflic...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: f0f221a7-9e15-41a4-a542-b90a0bd89187
dbb3f68a-11c2-4338-9995-3543cab09a0d
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
> the Special Rapporteur has concluded that the interrogation techniques identified in this report, which are not explicitly prohibited in the United States Army Field Manual, involve conduct that may amount to a breach of the prohibition against torture and any form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment r) the Manu...
> the Special Rapporteur has concluded that the interrogation techniques identified in this report, which are not explicitly prohibited in the United States Army Field Manual, involve conduct that may amount to a breach of the prohibition against torture and any form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment r) the Manu...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: dbb3f68a-11c2-4338-9995-3543cab09a0d
bd729d3e-3cf8-430d-a2e3-15dfd056c14d
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Enforced disappearances", "Conditions of detention" ]
[]
r) ensure that all detainees are held in accordance with international human rights standards, including the requirement that all detainees be held in regularized facilities, that they be registered, that they be allowed contact with the outside world (lawyers, International Committee of the Red Cross, where applicable...
r) ensure that all detainees are held in accordance with international human rights standards, including the requirement that all detainees be held in regularized facilities, that they be registered, that they be allowed contact with the outside world (lawyers, International Committee of the Red Cross, where applicable...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: bd729d3e-3cf8-430d-a2e3-15dfd056c14d
fe8634d6-9e9c-43d5-8f2d-38ee9e302285
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Enforced disappearances", "Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions" ]
[]
r) restrict definitions of “international terrorism”, “domestic terrorism” and “material support to terrorist organizations” in a way that is precise and restricted to the type of conduct identified by the Security Council as conduct to be suppressed in the fight against terrorism r) ensure that it does not participate...
r) restrict definitions of “international terrorism”, “domestic terrorism” and “material support to terrorist organizations” in a way that is precise and restricted to the type of conduct identified by the Security Council as conduct to be suppressed in the fight against terrorism r) ensure that it does not participate...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: fe8634d6-9e9c-43d5-8f2d-38ee9e302285
4bcb13aa-b10e-4b5f-82ae-47a8367a72eb
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) all States, including the United States, do not use the country of origin of a person as a proxy for racial or religious profiling r) not to act in a manner which might be seen as advocating the use of race and religion for the identification of persons as terrorists
r) all States, including the United States, do not use the country of origin of a person as a proxy for racial or religious profiling r) not to act in a manner which might be seen as advocating the use of race and religion for the identification of persons as terrorists
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: 4bcb13aa-b10e-4b5f-82ae-47a8367a72eb
eb441ed3-931c-4312-9e67-ae144058f211
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Enforced disappearances" ]
[]
r) in the context of the compulsory detention of persons suspected of providing material support to terrorist organizations, the Special Rapporteur recommends that a transparent system be established for the application of the “duress waiver” established by the Department of Homeland Security, including the provision o...
r) in the context of the compulsory detention of persons suspected of providing material support to terrorist organizations, the Special Rapporteur recommends that a transparent system be established for the application of the “duress waiver” established by the Department of Homeland Security, including the provision o...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: eb441ed3-931c-4312-9e67-ae144058f211
ee63f2e6-2d01-4ada-a90a-5eb6f3a2c037
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Private life & privacy", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) due to the fact that the United States Attorney General’s guidelines on the availability of surveillance warrants under FISA, and the minimization procedures applicable to the surveillance of US persons are classified, the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government introduce independent mechanisms, preferably...
r) due to the fact that the United States Attorney General’s guidelines on the availability of surveillance warrants under FISA, and the minimization procedures applicable to the surveillance of US persons are classified, the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government introduce independent mechanisms, preferably...
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: ee63f2e6-2d01-4ada-a90a-5eb6f3a2c037
624f73d4-1aa6-4f9b-9e6b-e3303eda1ec1
A/HRC/6/17/Add.3
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-22
2,007
Recommendations
[ "United States of America" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[]
r) take steps to introduce independent checks and balances upon the authority of the FBI and other intelligence agencies to use National Security Letters
r) take steps to introduce independent checks and balances upon the authority of the FBI and other intelligence agencies to use National Security Letters
SR Countering terrorism | United States of America | A/HRC/6/17/Add.3 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8cbb5747-7871-4af5-9365-b770b334b57a | AnnotationId: 624f73d4-1aa6-4f9b-9e6b-e3303eda1ec1
1cf0f1bf-5ad4-45a2-ad85-c680055215eb
A/HRC/6/17/Add.4
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-16
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Israel", "State of Palestine*" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others", "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Liberty & security of the person", "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Right to life", "International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)", "Prohibition of...
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
> SR is encouraged by the reconsideration by Israel of its derogation from aspects of the ICCPR, and its invitation to him to comment upon new counter-terrorism legislation currently being drafted > he identifies this cooperative enterprise as one to be commended as an element of best practice > he has, in contrast, al...
> SR is encouraged by the reconsideration by Israel of its derogation from aspects of the ICCPR, and its invitation to him to comment upon new counter-terrorism legislation currently being drafted > he identifies this cooperative enterprise as one to be commended as an element of best practice > he has, in contrast, al...
SR Countering terrorism | Israel | A/HRC/6/17/Add.4 | 2007 | DocumentId: 148b9ba7-43a0-476a-a5c1-0f315faf8acc | AnnotationId: 1cf0f1bf-5ad4-45a2-ad85-c680055215eb
1daefd05-135f-4367-a041-acd362160351
A/HRC/6/17/Add.4
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-16
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Israel", "State of Palestine*" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others", "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)" ]
[]
r) Israel, in the development of its counter‑terrorism legislation, ensure that definitions of terrorism and security suspects are precise and limited to the countering of terrorism and the maintenance of national security, respectively r) definitions surrounding the countering of terrorism should be restricted to the ...
r) Israel, in the development of its counter‐terrorism legislation, ensure that definitions of terrorism and security suspects are precise and limited to the countering of terrorism and the maintenance of national security, respectively r) definitions surrounding the countering of terrorism should be restricted to the ...
SR Countering terrorism | Israel | A/HRC/6/17/Add.4 | 2007 | DocumentId: 148b9ba7-43a0-476a-a5c1-0f315faf8acc | AnnotationId: 1daefd05-135f-4367-a041-acd362160351
5a54ebc3-af76-46e3-9814-6cee656cba3e
A/HRC/6/17/Add.4
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-16
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Israel", "State of Palestine*" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others", "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) SR is encouraged by the decision of the Supreme Court of Israel regarding interrogation techniques by the Israeli Security Agency, but recommends that urgent steps be taken to ensure full compliance with that decision and associated international obligations r) since the proper application of the necessity defence u...
r) SR is encouraged by the decision of the Supreme Court of Israel regarding interrogation techniques by the Israeli Security Agency, but recommends that urgent steps be taken to ensure full compliance with that decision and associated international obligations r) since the proper application of the necessity defence u...
SR Countering terrorism | Israel | A/HRC/6/17/Add.4 | 2007 | DocumentId: 148b9ba7-43a0-476a-a5c1-0f315faf8acc | AnnotationId: 5a54ebc3-af76-46e3-9814-6cee656cba3e
09591b21-7df1-4051-a846-bd6097f1c45f
A/HRC/6/17/Add.4
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-16
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Israel", "State of Palestine*" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others", "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Enforced disappearances" ]
[]
r) with regard to arrest and detention, SR recommends that Israel take steps to ensure that all persons are informed of the reasons for their detention at the time of their arrest r) amendment of the Criminal Procedures (Non‑Resident Detainee Suspected of Security Offense) (Temporary Provision) Law 2006 to ensure that ...
r) with regard to arrest and detention, SR recommends that Israel take steps to ensure that all persons are informed of the reasons for their detention at the time of their arrest r) amendment of the Criminal Procedures (Non‐Resident Detainee Suspected of Security Offense) (Temporary Provision) Law 2006 to ensure that ...
SR Countering terrorism | Israel | A/HRC/6/17/Add.4 | 2007 | DocumentId: 148b9ba7-43a0-476a-a5c1-0f315faf8acc | AnnotationId: 09591b21-7df1-4051-a846-bd6097f1c45f
dd819a43-f8bf-4129-b64d-17f56343154e
A/HRC/6/17/Add.4
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-16
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Israel", "State of Palestine*" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others", "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Children", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Children: juvenile justice", "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[ "5 - GENDER EQUALITY", "5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation" ]
r) care be taken to ensure that counter-terrorism law and practice never be used as a means of preventing or undermining the development of democracy in Palestinian territory r) ensure that the detention or imprisonment of a child be used as a measure of last resort, that solitary confinement never be used by prison au...
r) care be taken to ensure that counter-terrorism law and practice never be used as a means of preventing or undermining the development of democracy in Palestinian territory r) ensure that the detention or imprisonment of a child be used as a measure of last resort, that solitary confinement never be used by prison au...
SR Countering terrorism | Israel | A/HRC/6/17/Add.4 | 2007 | DocumentId: 148b9ba7-43a0-476a-a5c1-0f315faf8acc | AnnotationId: dd819a43-f8bf-4129-b64d-17f56343154e
c35e1c3f-1991-4038-92a8-466688cf1840
A/HRC/6/17/Add.4
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-16
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Israel", "State of Palestine*" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others", "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Liberty & security of the person", "Freedom of movement", "Rights related to marriage & family", "Reservations", "Labour rights and right to work", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Right to health", "Right to an adequate standard of living", "Right to education" ]
[]
r) given the illegality under international law of the existence and continued development of Jewish settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, SR recommends that a decision be made immediately to withdraw all such settlements and to replace the still unfinished barrier, extending deep into Palestinian territor...
r) given the illegality under international law of the existence and continued development of Jewish settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, SR recommends that a decision be made immediately to withdraw all such settlements and to replace the still unfinished barrier, extending deep into Palestinian territor...
SR Countering terrorism | Israel | A/HRC/6/17/Add.4 | 2007 | DocumentId: 148b9ba7-43a0-476a-a5c1-0f315faf8acc | AnnotationId: c35e1c3f-1991-4038-92a8-466688cf1840
a5f6c4c0-dbed-4b4f-9c5a-fb28a9580e2a
A/HRC/6/17/Add.4
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-16
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Israel", "State of Palestine*", "Lebanon" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others", "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) respect the rules of international humanitarian law, including the fundamental requirement of distinguishing between civilians and military objectives when resorting to the use of force r) this must be the case irrespective of whether Israel is responding to an armed attack from Gaza, Lebanon or elsewhere and whethe...
r) respect the rules of international humanitarian law, including the fundamental requirement of distinguishing between civilians and military objectives when resorting to the use of force r) this must be the case irrespective of whether Israel is responding to an armed attack from Gaza, Lebanon or elsewhere and whethe...
SR Countering terrorism | Israel | A/HRC/6/17/Add.4 | 2007 | DocumentId: 148b9ba7-43a0-476a-a5c1-0f315faf8acc | AnnotationId: a5f6c4c0-dbed-4b4f-9c5a-fb28a9580e2a
30179689-9e60-4840-9258-3144596970ad
A/HRC/6/17/Add.4
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-16
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Israel", "State of Palestine*" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others", "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)", "Right to adequate housing" ]
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing" ]
r) ensure that any demolition of housing or other destruction of private property conducted as a measure aimed at combating or preventing terrorism is resorted to in strict compliance with international law and is accompanied by adequate reparation r) due to the high emotional impact of such measures easily leading to ...
r) ensure that any demolition of housing or other destruction of private property conducted as a measure aimed at combating or preventing terrorism is resorted to in strict compliance with international law and is accompanied by adequate reparation r) due to the high emotional impact of such measures easily leading to ...
SR Countering terrorism | Israel | A/HRC/6/17/Add.4 | 2007 | DocumentId: 148b9ba7-43a0-476a-a5c1-0f315faf8acc | AnnotationId: 30179689-9e60-4840-9258-3144596970ad
6fa79230-48da-49ac-8791-ac77cc622790
A/HRC/6/17/Add.4
SR Countering terrorism
2007-11-16
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Israel", "State of Palestine*" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others", "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
r) while acknowledging that military necessity may dictate the deliberate killing of enemy combatants during an armed conflict, SR recommends that transparent laws and guidelines on the practice of targeted killings be established, and that they be strictly limited to persons directly participating in hostilities and a...
r) while acknowledging that military necessity may dictate the deliberate killing of enemy combatants during an armed conflict, SR recommends that transparent laws and guidelines on the practice of targeted killings be established, and that they be strictly limited to persons directly participating in hostilities and a...
SR Countering terrorism | Israel | A/HRC/6/17/Add.4 | 2007 | DocumentId: 148b9ba7-43a0-476a-a5c1-0f315faf8acc | AnnotationId: 6fa79230-48da-49ac-8791-ac77cc622790
76096c18-151c-4fbf-9739-8ff4fecd6ca4
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms" ]
r) the Government should actively protect and promote the freedom of religion or belief of both the Muslim communities and the various religious minorities in Tajikistan r) the recommendations by the SR refer specifically to the issues of registration, proselytism, the situation of women, places of worship, conscientio...
r) the Government should actively protect and promote the freedom of religion or belief of both the Muslim communities and the various religious minorities in Tajikistan r) the recommendations by the SR refer specifically to the issues of registration, proselytism, the situation of women, places of worship, conscientio...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: 76096c18-151c-4fbf-9739-8ff4fecd6ca4
148afea3-37a6-4a63-a833-52867d30d694
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportu...
> the SR wishes to reiterate that the right to freedom of religion is not limited to members of registered religious communities (see also E/CN.4/2005/61, paras. 56‑58) r) registration should not be a precondition for practising one’s religion, although it is appropriate to require registration for the acquisition of a...
> the SR wishes to reiterate that the right to freedom of religion is not limited to members of registered religious communities (see also E/CN.4/2005/61, paras. 56‐58) r) registration should not be a precondition for practising one’s religion, although it is appropriate to require registration for the acquisition of a...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: 148afea3-37a6-4a63-a833-52867d30d694
0b1b579f-b9cf-42c6-bb9e-2287eadfc276
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
> the SR cautions against the adoption of legal provisions that would prohibit actions directed at converting believers of one confession to others as well as any other charitable or missionary activity that exerts intellectual, mental or other pressure on citizens in proselyte aims > in this regard, the SR would like ...
> the SR cautions against the adoption of legal provisions that would prohibit actions directed at converting believers of one confession to others as well as any other charitable or missionary activity that exerts intellectual, mental or other pressure on citizens in proselyte aims > in this regard, the SR would like ...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: 0b1b579f-b9cf-42c6-bb9e-2287eadfc276
d68f766c-5928-4a78-ae12-f4535756decc
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms" ]
> with regard to the headscarf issue, the SR would like to refer to the section on religious symbols in her 2006 report to the Commission on Human Rights in which she emphasized that the fundamental objective should be to safeguard both the positive freedom of religion or belief as manifested in observance and practice...
> with regard to the headscarf issue, the SR would like to refer to the section on religious symbols in her 2006 report to the Commission on Human Rights in which she emphasized that the fundamental objective should be to safeguard both the positive freedom of religion or belief as manifested in observance and practice...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: d68f766c-5928-4a78-ae12-f4535756decc
22a4268b-f997-474a-ab93-b3fe2a778eb3
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Rights related to marriage & family", "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion" ]
[ "5 - GENDER EQUALITY", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation" ]
> the SR is concerned about the vulnerable situation of women in Tajik society, which is also partly influenced by traditional or perceived religious factors > she associates herself with the concluding comments of the CEDAW adopted on 26 January 2007 and with the concluding observations of the CESCR adopted on 23 Nove...
> the SR is concerned about the vulnerable situation of women in Tajik society, which is also partly influenced by traditional or perceived religious factors > she associates herself with the concluding comments of the CEDAW adopted on 26 January 2007 and with the concluding observations of the CESCR adopted on 23 Nove...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: 22a4268b-f997-474a-ab93-b3fe2a778eb3
52374445-f7f0-44e6-a3a7-71a5fc085d94
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion" ]
[ "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime", "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "11.1 - Safe ...
> the SR would like to stress that, when taking administrative decisions, the authorities need to take into account the specific character of places of worship and their particular significance for believers > this is particularly relevant in the case of the country’s sole synagogue, which has been in use for decades a...
> the SR would like to stress that, when taking administrative decisions, the authorities need to take into account the specific character of places of worship and their particular significance for believers > this is particularly relevant in the case of the country’s sole synagogue, which has been in use for decades a...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: 52374445-f7f0-44e6-a3a7-71a5fc085d94
66622fea-eb50-431d-9a82-75c670eb00d1
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
> the SR is concerned that the Government of Tajikistan does not recognize the right to conscientious objection to compulsory military service r) she would like to reiterate the recommendation of the HRC that the Government take all necessary measures to recognize the right of conscientious objectors to be exempted fro...
> the SR is concerned that the Government of Tajikistan does not recognize the right to conscientious objection to compulsory military service r) she would like to reiterate the recommendation of the HRC that the Government take all necessary measures to recognize the right of conscientious objectors to be exempted fro...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: 66622fea-eb50-431d-9a82-75c670eb00d1
d4efa578-1c5b-4649-b60b-c35d2e6e2255
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion", "Human rights & counter-terrorism" ]
[]
> the SR is conscious of the fact that the obligation of a State to protect and promote human rights require it to take effective measures to combat terrorism > however, she would like to underline that the State must ensure that any measure taken to combat acts of terrorism complies with its obligations under internat...
> the SR is conscious of the fact that the obligation of a State to protect and promote human rights require it to take effective measures to combat terrorism > however, she would like to underline that the State must ensure that any measure taken to combat acts of terrorism complies with its obligations under internat...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: d4efa578-1c5b-4649-b60b-c35d2e6e2255
345efba4-9e3f-4a47-883a-a93518274a62
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Judges, lawyers and prosecutors", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion" ]
[ "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
r) since Tajikistan does not have an independent national institution for the promotion and protection of human rights, the SR encourages the Government to establish such a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles (General Assembly resolution, 48/134, annex) > she also reiterates the co...
r) since Tajikistan does not have an independent national institution for the promotion and protection of human rights, the SR encourages the Government to establish such a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles (General Assembly resolution, 48/134, annex) > she also reiterates the co...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: 345efba4-9e3f-4a47-883a-a93518274a62
923d9da6-e10e-4157-b1f5-d322d47a4b3a
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms" ]
r) the Government should be encouraged to respect the right to freedom of religion or belief of all individuals and religious communities, particularly when adopting specific legislation and policies > the SR trusts that the Government is engaged in seeking the most appropriate approach to dealing with these complex is...
r) the Government should be encouraged to respect the right to freedom of religion or belief of all individuals and religious communities, particularly when adopting specific legislation and policies > the SR trusts that the Government is engaged in seeking the most appropriate approach to dealing with these complex is...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: 923d9da6-e10e-4157-b1f5-d322d47a4b3a
d5d34fef-472f-4d55-9fb3-96e113c8672d
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Children" ]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion", "Right to education" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms" ]
> children literally represent the future of each country > almost half the population of Tajikistan is under 18 years of age; it is estimated that one fifth of the schools in Tajikistan were destroyed during the civil war of the 1990s > providing quality education is crucial for the development of society > in general...
> children literally represent the future of each country > almost half the population of Tajikistan is under 18 years of age; it is estimated that one fifth of the schools in Tajikistan were destroyed during the civil war of the 1990s > providing quality education is crucial for the development of society > in general...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: d5d34fef-472f-4d55-9fb3-96e113c8672d
dc1d4f96-24a6-4894-ad72-f2cf376579ea
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Children" ]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion", "Right to education" ]
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental...
> in this regard, the SR would like to draw the Government’s attention to the final document of the International Consultative Conference on School Education in relation to Freedom of Religion or Belief, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, held in Madrid from 23 to 25 November 2001 (E/CN.4/2002/73, appendix) > the final ...
> in this regard, the SR would like to draw the Government’s attention to the final document of the International Consultative Conference on School Education in relation to Freedom of Religion or Belief, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, held in Madrid from 23 to 25 November 2001 (E/CN.4/2002/73, appendix) > the final ...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: dc1d4f96-24a6-4894-ad72-f2cf376579ea
c5c44861-cdda-465a-8db1-f9112853db9b
A/HRC/7/10/Add.2
SR Freedom of religion
2007-11-27
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Tajikistan" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Freedom of thought, conscience & religion", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "5 - GENDER EQUALITY", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and p...
> in general, human rights are not going to flourish without overall freedom in society > as reiterated by the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated > people should not be afraid of expressing ideas frankly, raising their concerns to the...
> in general, human rights are not going to flourish without overall freedom in society > as reiterated by the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated > people should not be afraid of expressing ideas frankly, raising their concerns to the...
SR Freedom of religion | Tajikistan | A/HRC/7/10/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: ef4bd3cc-8d1e-4534-851e-ad265a919332 | AnnotationId: c5c44861-cdda-465a-8db1-f9112853db9b
84151251-9cc5-4b85-afdd-7eca18810a5b
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Special Procedures" ]
[]
> firstly, the members of the WG wish to express their deep appreciation for the considerable support provided by the Government of Honduras in order to ensure the success of this mission > the WG was able to perform its tasks quite freely, interviewing senior officials of the Government of Honduras and members of vari...
> firstly, the members of the WG wish to express their deep appreciation for the considerable support provided by the Government of Honduras in order to ensure the success of this mission > the WG was able to perform its tasks quite freely, interviewing senior officials of the Government of Honduras and members of vari...
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: 84151251-9cc5-4b85-afdd-7eca18810a5b
a40b0f2f-bccc-4e92-8b4a-acea6b06a6d0
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations" ]
[]
> the principal purposes of the visit were to gather information which might serve as a basis for clarifying cases of enforced disappearance in Honduras and to discuss possible efforts which might be made by the Government, in cooperation with the Working Group, to deal with cases of enforced disappearance in the light...
> the principal purposes of the visit were to gather information which might serve as a basis for clarifying cases of enforced disappearance in Honduras and to discuss possible efforts which might be made by the Government, in cooperation with the Working Group, to deal with cases of enforced disappearance in the light...
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: a40b0f2f-bccc-4e92-8b4a-acea6b06a6d0
747199d7-1e1a-47c1-80d3-5b0541897050
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Special Procedures" ]
[]
> as regards clarification of cases pending before the WG, it may be concluded that, despite some praiseworthy efforts on the part of the Government to clarify some of these cases, those efforts appear to have been isolated and unsystematic, underlining the clear lack of a comprehensive search plan for missing persons
> as regards clarification of cases pending before the WG, it may be concluded that, despite some praiseworthy efforts on the part of the Government to clarify some of these cases, those efforts appear to have been isolated and unsystematic, underlining the clear lack of a comprehensive search plan for missing persons
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: 747199d7-1e1a-47c1-80d3-5b0541897050
bbdb6c98-0d54-4134-be57-c66016ad2fc2
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[]
> the same conclusion may be drawn with regard to a few favourable outcomes in relation to redress for relatives of victims of enforced disappearance
> the same conclusion may be drawn with regard to a few favourable outcomes in relation to redress for relatives of victims of enforced disappearance
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: bbdb6c98-0d54-4134-be57-c66016ad2fc2
3d49d0ed-c7ce-4013-93b6-6e394f447250
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> concerning the legal framework in Honduras applying to enforced disappearances, the WG concludes that major gaps remain, particularly in relation to the lack of a separate statutory definition which adequately covers the offence of enforced disappearance > the WG welcomes reports that Honduras has established contact...
> concerning the legal framework in Honduras applying to enforced disappearances, the WG concludes that major gaps remain, particularly in relation to the lack of a separate statutory definition which adequately covers the offence of enforced disappearance > the WG welcomes reports that Honduras has established contact...
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: 3d49d0ed-c7ce-4013-93b6-6e394f447250
46991488-9e88-46bc-87bd-9bed4249a82a
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[]
> as a result of the existing legal loopholes, and other limitations detailed in this report, a climate of impunity has prevailed in Honduras equivalent to the measures referred to in article 18 of the Declaration, which should be avoided
> as a result of the existing legal loopholes, and other limitations detailed in this report, a climate of impunity has prevailed in Honduras equivalent to the measures referred to in article 18 of the Declaration, which should be avoided
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: 46991488-9e88-46bc-87bd-9bed4249a82a
519f1be5-c1a7-4b4d-bc62-93e064d23455
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[]
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) take steps to put into effect the provisions of article 5 of the Declaration, which provides that, in ad...
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) take steps to put into effect the provisions of article 5 of the Declaration, which provides that, in ad...
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: 519f1be5-c1a7-4b4d-bc62-93e064d23455
f08febec-9185-4459-a44c-6e29cccd4fc0
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Special Procedures" ]
[]
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) submit to the WG, within 90 days from the date of publication of this report, a timetable indicating the...
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) submit to the WG, within 90 days from the date of publication of this report, a timetable indicating the...
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: f08febec-9185-4459-a44c-6e29cccd4fc0
ef47605b-e4c7-4b42-beed-10abeecbf5ab
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) despite the praiseworthy efforts made by the Government of Honduras to search for missing persons, the W...
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) despite the praiseworthy efforts made by the Government of Honduras to search for missing persons, the W...
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: ef47605b-e4c7-4b42-beed-10abeecbf5ab
7e8b8e14-3f85-42d2-96b7-1806f452c133
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Data collection & research" ]
[]
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) governmental and non-governmental bodies establish cooperative links with a view to solving the problems...
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) governmental and non-governmental bodies establish cooperative links with a view to solving the problems...
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: 7e8b8e14-3f85-42d2-96b7-1806f452c133
adb3727b-7835-43f5-ac85-f771cfd9a79c
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) become a party to the new International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disap...
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) become a party to the new International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disap...
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: adb3727b-7835-43f5-ac85-f771cfd9a79c
0bbed36d-6f34-4eca-9f02-fef7f9d3e5fe
A/HRC/7/2/Add.1
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "Honduras" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Derogation & state of emergency" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) for the attention of the Honduran Parliament that enforced disappearance should be classed as a separate...
> in the light of the above, the WG wishes to put forward the following recommendations, while expressing the hope that they will be taken up and put into effect by the Government of Honduras as soon as possible: r) for the attention of the Honduran Parliament that enforced disappearance should be classed as a separate...
WG Disappearances | Honduras | A/HRC/7/2/Add.1 | 2007 | DocumentId: d2dbfbdf-2057-4d67-bafd-62bc67704f73 | AnnotationId: 0bbed36d-6f34-4eca-9f02-fef7f9d3e5fe
d83f4f33-219e-494c-9545-d6bf66ba330c
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Special Procedures" ]
[]
> the WG is grateful for the hospitality and cooperation extended by the Government during its visit > during their visit, the members of the WG were able to carry out their duties in full freedom, and they met senior officials of the Government of El Salvador, members of various civil society organizations and the fam...
> the WG is grateful for the hospitality and cooperation extended by the Government during its visit > during their visit, the members of the WG were able to carry out their duties in full freedom, and they met senior officials of the Government of El Salvador, members of various civil society organizations and the fam...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: d83f4f33-219e-494c-9545-d6bf66ba330c
4992133d-c084-4ea6-8c0c-e29cea9fc32f
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Special Procedures" ]
[]
> the main purpose of the mission was to gather information to serve as a basis for clarifying the greatest possible number of cases on the WG’s registers > the WG expressed a wish to look into ways of strengthening channels for cooperation with official and non-governmental sources so that links can be maintained with...
> the main purpose of the mission was to gather information to serve as a basis for clarifying the greatest possible number of cases on the WG’s registers > the WG expressed a wish to look into ways of strengthening channels for cooperation with official and non-governmental sources so that links can be maintained with...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: 4992133d-c084-4ea6-8c0c-e29cea9fc32f
3ebb4771-b9f6-47ac-9e4b-955e71559866
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[ "Children", "Persons affected by armed conflict" ]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform" ]
[ "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime", "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour" ]
> the WG acknowledges that, compared with its predecessors, the current Salvadoran Government has being making some institutional efforts to search for children who disappeared during the armed conflict and some isolated efforts to search for disappeared persons in general > however, following the mission, it reached t...
> the WG acknowledges that, compared with its predecessors, the current Salvadoran Government has being making some institutional efforts to search for children who disappeared during the armed conflict and some isolated efforts to search for disappeared persons in general > however, following the mission, it reached t...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: 3ebb4771-b9f6-47ac-9e4b-955e71559866
932f5338-094a-4a0f-a309-c1298ab9e8db
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Data collection & research" ]
[]
> nevertheless, it may be concluded that the efforts made by civil society, in spite of their scarce material resources and staff, are a cause for great hope, since their results in the search for disappeared persons have been considerable > this shows that, despite the difficulties, which are many and great, it is pos...
> nevertheless, it may be concluded that the efforts made by civil society, in spite of their scarce material resources and staff, are a cause for great hope, since their results in the search for disappeared persons have been considerable > this shows that, despite the difficulties, which are many and great, it is pos...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: 932f5338-094a-4a0f-a309-c1298ab9e8db
abaf25d8-b70f-4096-8437-df41d9eb6550
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> with regard to the right of victims and their families to the truth, justice and redress, the WG concludes that the 1993 Law on General Amnesty for the Consolidation of Peace clearly departs from the principles of the Declaration, in particular its article 18, as interpreted by the WG in one of its general comments
> with regard to the right of victims and their families to the truth, justice and redress, the WG concludes that the 1993 Law on General Amnesty for the Consolidation of Peace clearly departs from the principles of the Declaration, in particular its article 18, as interpreted by the WG in one of its general comments
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: abaf25d8-b70f-4096-8437-df41d9eb6550
c5f024e5-4d39-4c66-940c-25471543b16a
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
c) there is no law in force in El Salvador that guarantees the right to information that might be useful for clarifying cases of enforced disappearance, and that some legal provisions are an obstacle to the effective exercise of the right to information
c) there is no law in force in El Salvador that guarantees the right to information that might be useful for clarifying cases of enforced disappearance, and that some legal provisions are an obstacle to the effective exercise of the right to information
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: c5f024e5-4d39-4c66-940c-25471543b16a
6dc815f7-7f4c-4d96-b8cf-c8257d94614b
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> it may be concluded that in general terms El Salvador has fulfilled its obligation to enshrine the offence of enforced disappearance as an independent offence in its criminal legislation, albeit with certain shortcomings, already noted in this report
> it may be concluded that in general terms El Salvador has fulfilled its obligation to enshrine the offence of enforced disappearance as an independent offence in its criminal legislation, albeit with certain shortcomings, already noted in this report
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: 6dc815f7-7f4c-4d96-b8cf-c8257d94614b
f02fad65-c437-480b-b4bb-e9e3f4ff11c1
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Concerns/Observations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> accordingly, the WG highlights the permanent or continuous nature of the offence of enforced disappearance, such that it should be applied to enforced disappearances that began to be committed even before the relevant law entered into force, provided that does not interfere with the principle according to which crimi...
> accordingly, the WG highlights the permanent or continuous nature of the offence of enforced disappearance, such that it should be applied to enforced disappearances that began to be committed even before the relevant law entered into force, provided that does not interfere with the principle according to which crimi...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: f02fad65-c437-480b-b4bb-e9e3f4ff11c1
3e13a8d8-0c64-4c58-9515-8e05d5b120c1
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations" ]
[ "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented. r) while the WG recognizes the need to reform domestic legis...
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented. r) while the WG recognizes the need to reform domestic legis...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: 3e13a8d8-0c64-4c58-9515-8e05d5b120c1
326c0c6e-688b-4611-8e0c-a7af668a7170
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) Legislative Assembly review the legal provisions defining...
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) Legislative Assembly review the legal provisions defining...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: 326c0c6e-688b-4611-8e0c-a7af668a7170
f2bf2716-a77d-40fa-92fb-43b5f96525a1
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) take effective stops to guarantee and implement the right...
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) take effective stops to guarantee and implement the right...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: f2bf2716-a77d-40fa-92fb-43b5f96525a1
4e1eb652-9d38-4e40-b975-0fd8d05f5ed5
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[]
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) take steps to implement what is laid down in article 5 of...
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) take steps to implement what is laid down in article 5 of...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: 4e1eb652-9d38-4e40-b975-0fd8d05f5ed5
73219fe8-f7e3-4775-93ef-e2ad52c1c746
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Data collection & research" ]
[]
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) create and implement an effective plan to search for disa...
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) create and implement an effective plan to search for disa...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: 73219fe8-f7e3-4775-93ef-e2ad52c1c746
7ac4de4a-b3c0-41fb-8a59-f4e99e05e694
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[]
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) with regard to the comprehensive search programme suggest...
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) with regard to the comprehensive search programme suggest...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: 7ac4de4a-b3c0-41fb-8a59-f4e99e05e694
ff553f5d-3d4e-47ab-9270-2f1cfe7e602f
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms" ]
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) relevant authorities make available to the interested par...
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) relevant authorities make available to the interested par...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: ff553f5d-3d4e-47ab-9270-2f1cfe7e602f
90df1cd8-d973-434f-88b4-7e8f5b7ee6e0
A/HRC/7/2/Add.2
WG Disappearances
2007-10-26
2,007
Recommendations
[ "El Salvador" ]
[ "Latin America and the Caribbean" ]
[]
[ "Arbitrary arrest & detention", "Reservations", "Data collection & research" ]
[]
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) both government and non-governmental bodies to work towar...
> the WG submits the following recommendations to El Salvador, in the hope that they will be implemented as soon as possible and that their implementation will enable the pending cases of enforced disappearance to be resolved and future cases to be prevented: r) both government and non-governmental bodies to work towar...
WG Disappearances | El Salvador | A/HRC/7/2/Add.2 | 2007 | DocumentId: 8a65d8f4-1681-46d0-b641-db7688b88818 | AnnotationId: 90df1cd8-d973-434f-88b4-7e8f5b7ee6e0