The position of the United Nations Committee against Torture with regard to the death penalty is unclear. Yet, just like other international bodies, the Committee should take a stronger
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In accordance with Article 20 of the United Nations Convention, the UN Committee Against Torture (UNCAT) can initiate a confidential inquiry if it receives “reliable information which appears to
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OMCT’s E-bulletin has the latest news about the United Nations Committee Against Torture, including summaries of the six state reviews at the 61rst session and information on the upcoming
Continue Reading → OMCT’s E-Bulletin has the latest news about the UN Committee against Torture, including summaries of the six State reviews at the 60th session and information on the upcoming sessions. The
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The right to be free from torture is an issue that has always ranked low on Lebanon’s priority list. Although the government has made some progress over the years,
Continue Reading → OMCT’s E-bulletin has the latest news about the United Nations Committee Against Torture, including summaries of the six state reviews at the 59th session and information on the upcoming buy
Continue Reading →OMCT’s partners and SOS-Torture network members join the international community in celebrating the contribution of human rights defenders to the fight against torture and advancement of humanity on the
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