CAT/C/50/D/431/2010
United Nations
Convention against Torture
and Other Cruel, Inhuman
or Degrading Treatment
or Punishment
Distr.: General
12 July 2013
Original: English
Committee against Torture
Communication No. 431/2010
Decision adopted by the Committee at its fiftieth session,
6 to 31 May 2013
GE.13-45418
Submitted by:
Y. (represented by counsel, Oliver Brunetti)
Alleged victim:
The complainant
State party:
Switzerland
Date of complaint:
31 August 2010 (initial submission)
Date of present decision:
21 May 2013
Subject matter:
Deportation of the complainant to Turkey
Substantive issue:
Risk of torture upon return to the country of
origin
Procedural issue:
Non-substantiation of claims
Article of the Convention:
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