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Introduction<br />

E/CN.4/2006/6/Add.2<br />

page 3<br />

1. This document contains information supplied by Governments, as well as<br />

non-governmental organizations (NGOs), relating to the follow-up measures to the<br />

recommendations of the Special Rapporteur made following country visits. In its<br />

resolution 2005/39, the Commission on Human Rights urged all Governments to enter into<br />

constructive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the question of torture with respect to the<br />

follow-up to his recommendations, so as to enable him to fulfil his m<strong>and</strong>ate more effectively<br />

(para. 28). In his report to the fifty-ninth session of the Commission (E/CN.4/2003/68, para. 18),<br />

the Special Rapporteur indicated that he would regularly remind Governments of countries to<br />

which visits have been carried out of the observations <strong>and</strong> recommendations made after such<br />

visits. Information would be requested on the consideration given to the recommendations, the<br />

steps taken to implement them, <strong>and</strong> any constraints that may prevent their implementation. The<br />

Special Rapporteur also indicated that information from NGOs <strong>and</strong> other interested parties<br />

regarding measures taken in follow up to his recommendations is welcome.<br />

2. By letter dated 23 August 2005, the Special Rapporteur requested information on the<br />

follow-up measures carried out from the following countries: Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cameroon,<br />

Chile, Colombia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Turkey,<br />

Uzbekistan <strong>and</strong> Venezuela. Information was received from the Governments of Cameroon,<br />

Chile, Mexico, Romania, the Russian Federation, Spain, Turkey, Uzbekistan <strong>and</strong> Venezuela.<br />

Information was also received from NGOs with respect to Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cameroon,<br />

Mexico, Romania, the Russian Federation, Spain, Turkey <strong>and</strong> Uzbekistan. This information was<br />

submitted to the respective Governments on 16 November 2005 for their consideration. The<br />

Special Rapporteur is grateful for the information received, <strong>and</strong> regrets that no information on<br />

follow-up has ever been received from the Governments of Kenya <strong>and</strong> Pakistan. He expresses<br />

the wish that Governments that have not yet responded or have responded only in part to his<br />

recommendations will inform him of follow-up measures taken or envisaged.<br />

3. Owing to restrictions, the Special Rapporteur has been obliged to reduce the details of<br />

responses; attention has been given to reflect information that specifically addresses the<br />

recommendations. The information contained below should be read together with information<br />

previously submitted (see Annex).<br />

Azerbaijan<br />

Follow-up to the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur in the report of his visit to<br />

Azerbaijan in May 2000 (E/CN.4/2001/66/Add.1, para. 120).<br />

4. Recommendation (a) stated: The Government should ensure that all allegations of<br />

torture <strong>and</strong> similar ill-treatment are promptly, independently <strong>and</strong> thoroughly investigated<br />

by a body capable of prosecuting perpetrators.<br />

5. According to information received from NGOs, the Criminal Procedure Code provides<br />

that Office of the Prosecutor is the designated body to receive allegations of torture <strong>and</strong> illtreatment<br />

in detention. The Office of the Prosecutor is also responsible for conducting

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