The Committee against Torture this afternoon concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Kenya on how it implements the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Githu Muigai, Attorney General of Kenya, said that…

The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the combined fifth and sixth periodic report of the Netherlands on how it implements the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Roderick Van Schreven, Permanent…

The Committee against Torture this afternoon concluded its consideration of the combined fifth and sixth periodic report of Guatemala on how it implements the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Introducing the report, Antonio…

Discusses the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture with Romania The Committee against Torture this afternoon met with non-governmental organizations to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in the implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading…

The Committee against Torture this morning met with States parties to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment to discuss its working methods. Claudio Grossman, Chairperson of the Committee, welcomed the open dialogue with Member States which he…

The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Mauritania on how it implements the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Introducing the report, Mohamed Abdallahi Ould Khattra,…

The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of the United Kingdom on how it implements the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Introducing the report of the United Kingdom,…

Committee Holds Two Debates on Main Achievements and Challenges Facing it, and on Obligation of States Parties to Provide Redress for Victims of Torture The Committee against Torture this afternoon marked 25 years since its first session and held two panel discussions focused on identifying the…

Hears Address by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Adopts Agenda and Discusses Organizational and Other Matters The Committee against Torture this morning opened its fiftieth session, hearing an address by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay,…