CAT UNITED NATIONS Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Distr. GENERAL CAT/C/CR/32/4 11 June 2004 Original: ENGLISH COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE Thirty-second session 3-21 May 2004 CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES UNDER ARTICLE 19 OF THE CONVENTION Conclusions and recommendations of the Committee against Torture NEW ZEALAND 1. The Committee considered the third periodic report of New Zealand (CAT/C/49/Add.3) at its 604th, 607th and 616th meetings, held on 11, 12 and 19 May 2004 (CAT/C/SR.604, 607 and 616), and adopted the following conclusions and recommendations. A. Introduction 2. The Committee welcomes the third periodic report of New Zealand, which was prepared in accordance with the Committee’s guidelines. It notes, however, that the report was submitted with a three-year delay. 3. The Committee welcomes with appreciation the additional written and oral information provided, as well as the attendance of a high-level delegation, which demonstrates the State party’s willingness to maintain an open and fruitful dialogue with the Committee. B. Positive aspects 4. The Committee notes with appreciation: (a) The adoption of the 1999 Extradition Act, responding to the Committee’s previous recommendations; GE.04-42174 (E) 220604

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