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Concluding Observations, CAT/C/PRY/CO/4-6, 14 December 2011: Paraguay

Dec 14, 2011

Conditions of detention and use of pretrial detention 19. The Committee is concerned about the habitual and widespread use of pretrial detention, which may undermine the right to presumption of innocence, rather than non- custodial measures. The Committee is also...

Concluding Observations, CAT/ C/BGR/CO/4-5, 14 December 2011: Bulgaria

Dec 14, 2011

28. While acknowledging the stance taken by the authorities in publicly condemning manifestations of discrimination and intolerance, the Committee is deeply concerned at manifestations of discrimination and intolerance, including hate speech and violent attacks...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/DEU/CO/5, 12 December 2011: Germany

Dec 12, 2011

20. The Committee takes note of the information received during the dialogue that the Ethical Council has undertaken to review the reported practices of routine surgical alterations in children born with sexual organs that are not readily categorized as male or...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/FIN/CO/5-6, 29 June 2011: Finland

Jun 29, 2011

24. While taking note with satisfaction that the State party committed itself to making the recommendations made under the universal periodic review an integral part of its Government’s comprehensive human rights policy, the Committee would appreciate receiving...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/KWT/CO/2, 28 June 2011: Kuwait

Jun 28, 2011

Discrimination and violence against vulnerable groups 25. The Committee is concerned at reports that vulnerable groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons are subjected to discrimination and ill-treatment, including sexual violence, both in...