CAT UNITED NATIONS Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Distr. GENERAL CAT/C/KOR/CO/2 25 July 2006 Original: ENGLISH COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE Thirty-sixth session 1-19 May 2006 CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES UNDER ARTICLE 19 OF THE CONVENTION Conclusions and recommendations of the Committee against Torture REPUBLIC OF KOREA 1. The Committee considered the second periodic report of the Republic of Korea (CAT/C/53/Add.2) at its 711th and 714th meetings, held on 11 and 12 May 2006 (CAT/C/SR.711 and CAT/C/SR.714), and adopted, at its 722nd meeting on 18 May 2006 (CAT/C/SR.722), the following conclusions and recommendations. A. Introduction 2. The Committee welcomes the second periodic report of the Republic of Korea, which was prepared in accordance with the Committee’s guidelines, but was submitted with a four-year delay. The Committee commends the comprehensive written responses provided to the list of issues (CAT/C/KOR/Q/2), as well as the oral and audio-visual information provided during the consideration of the report. It also expresses its appreciation at the open and constructive dialogue with the high-level delegation. B. Positive aspects 3. The Committee welcomes the significant progress made to ensure better protection of human rights in the period since the consideration of the first report. It also notes the State party’s ongoing efforts to revise its legislation and undertake other necessary measures in order to give effect to the Committee’s recommendations, and to enhance implementation of the Convention, including: GE.06-43253 (E) 110803

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