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adequate compensation, but also requires States parties to ensure that the victim of an act of
torture obtains redress. The Committee considers that redress should cover all the harm suffered
by the victim, including restitution, compensation, rehabilitation of the victim and measures to
guarantee that there is no recurrence of the violations, while always bearing in mind the
circumstances of each case. Given the length of time that has elapsed since the complainant
attempted to initiate proceedings at the domestic level, and given the absence of any indication
from the State party concerning the completion of the current investigation, the Committee
concludes that the State party is also in breach of its obligations under article 14 of the
Convention.
17. The Committee against Torture, acting under article 22, paragraph 7, of the
Convention, is of the view that the facts before it disclose a violation of articles 1, 12, 13 and 14
of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or
Punishment.
18. Pursuant to rule 112, paragraph 5, of its rules of procedure, the Committee urges the State
party to conclude the investigation into the incidents in question, with a view to bringing those
responsible for the complainant’s treatment to justice, and to inform it, within 90 days of this
decision being transmitted, of any measures taken in conformity with the Committee’s Views,
including the grant of compensation to the complainant.
[Adopted in English, French, Russian and Spanish, the French text being the original version.
Subsequently to be issued also in Arabic and Chinese as part of the Committee’s annual report to
the General Assembly.]
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