E/CN.4/2006/6/Add.2
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Introduction
1.
This document contains information supplied by Governments, as well as
non-governmental organizations (NGOs), relating to the follow-up measures to the
recommendations of the Special Rapporteur made following country visits. In its
resolution 2005/39, the Commission on Human Rights urged all Governments to enter into
constructive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the question of torture with respect to the
follow-up to his recommendations, so as to enable him to fulfil his mandate more effectively
(para. 28). 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 that 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.
2.
By letter dated 23 August 2005, 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, Russian Federation, Spain, Turkey,
Uzbekistan and Venezuela. Information was received from the Governments of Cameroon,
Chile, Mexico, Romania, the Russian Federation, Spain, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
Information was also received from NGOs with respect to Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cameroon,
Mexico, Romania, the Russian Federation, Spain, Turkey and Uzbekistan. This information was
submitted to the respective Governments on 16 November 2005 for their consideration. The
Special Rapporteur is grateful for the information received, and regrets that no information on
follow-up has ever been received from the Governments of Kenya and Pakistan. 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.
3.
Owing to restrictions, the Special Rapporteur has been obliged to reduce the details of
responses; attention has been given to reflect information that specifically addresses the
recommendations. The information contained below should be read together with information
previously submitted (see Annex).
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).
4.
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.
5.
According to information received from NGOs, the Criminal Procedure Code provides
that Office of the Prosecutor is the designated body to receive allegations of torture and illtreatment in detention. The Office of the Prosecutor is also responsible for conducting