E/CN.4/2004/56/Add.3 page 3 Introduction 1. This document contains information supplied by Governments, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), relating to the follow-up measures to recommendations of the Special Rapporteur made following country visits. In its resolution 2001/62, the Commission on Human Rights urged all Governments to enter into constructive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture with respect to the follow-up to his recommendations, so as to enable him to fulfil his mandate more effectively (para. 35). This has been reiterated in Commission resolutions 2002/38 and 2003/32. In his report to the fifty-ninth session of the Commission (E/CN.4/2003/68, para. 18), the Special Rapporteur indicated that he would regularly remind Governments of countries to which visits have been carried out of the observations and recommendations made after such visits. Information would be requested on the consideration given to the recommendations, the steps taken to implement them, and any constraints which may prevent their implementation. The Special Rapporteur also indicated that information from NGOs and other interested parties regarding measures taken in follow-up to his recommendations is welcome. The Special Rapporteur requested information on the follow-up measures carried out from the following countries: Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Romania, the Russian Federation, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Venezuela. Information was received from the Governments of Azerbaijan, Chile, Mexico, Romania, Turkey and Uzbekistan. Information was also received from NGOs with respect to Brazil and Mexico. The Special Rapporteur is grateful for the information received. He expresses the wish that Governments that have not yet responded or have responded only in part to his recommendations will inform him of follow-up measures taken or envisaged. Azerbaijan Follow-up to the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur in the report of his visit to Azerbaijan in May 2000 (E/CN.4/2001/66/Add.1, para. 120). 2. By letter dated 9 July 2003, the Special Rapporteur acknowledged the response received from the Government to the recommendations, which was summarized in document E/CN.4/2002/76/Add.1, paragraphs 85 to 104. Additional information on implementation measures was sought and the Government replied by letter dated 16 September 2003. 3. Recommendation (a) stated: The Government should ensure that all allegations of torture and similar ill-treatment are promptly, independently and thoroughly investigated by a body capable of prosecuting perpetrators. 4. Recommendation (b) stated: Prosecutors should regularly carry out inspections, including unannounced visits, of all places of detention. Similarly, the Ministries of Internal Affairs and of National Security should establish effective procedures for internal monitoring of the behaviour and discipline of their agents, in particular with a view to eliminating practices of torture and ill-treatment; the activities of such procedures should not be dependent on the existence of a formal complaint. In addition, non-governmental organizations and other parts of civil society should be allowed to visit places of detention and confidential interviews with all persons deprived of their liberty.

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