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COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE HEARS RESPONSE OF ALGERIA

The Committee against Torture this afternoon heard the response of Algeria to questions raised by Committee Experts on the third periodic report of that country on how it is implementing the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.…
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COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE DISCUSSES FOLLOW-UP TO INDIVIDUAL COMMUNICATIONS

The Committee against Torture this afternoon discussed the issue of follow-up to individual communications it has received on behalf of individuals who claim to be victims of a violation by a State Party of the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading…
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COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE BEGINS REVIEW OF REPORT OF ALGERIA

The Committee against Torture this morning began its consideration of the third periodic report of Algeria on the efforts of that country to give effect to the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Introducing the report, Idriss…
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COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE HEARS RESPONSE OF SWEDEN

The Committee against Torture this morning heard the response of Sweden to questions raised by Committee Experts on the fifth periodic report of that country on how it is implementing the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.…
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COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE HEARS RESPONSE OF AUSTRALIA

The Committee against Torture this afternoon heard the response of Australia to questions raised by Committee Experts on the periodic report of that country on how it is implementing the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.…
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COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE BEGINS REVIEW OF REPORT OF AUSTRALIA

The Committee against Torture this morning began its consideration of the periodic report of Australia on the efforts of that country to give effect to the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Introducing the report, Caroline…
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COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE BEGINS REVIEW OF REPORT OF SWEDEN

The Committee against Torture this afternoon began its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Sweden on the efforts of that country to give effect to the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Introducing the report, Carl…
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COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE OPENS FORTIETH SESSION

Elects Chairperson and Members of Bureau, Hears Statement from Representative of United Nations Secretary-General The Committee against Torture this morning opened its fortieth session by hearing an address by a representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, swearing in its newly elected…