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D. Subjects of concern
63.
The Committee expresses concern about the continued allegations of widespread use of
torture together with the apparent impunity enjoyed by its perpetrators.
64.
The Committee notes with concern that the State party has neither incorporated the
Convention into its legislation nor introduced corresponding provisions in respect of several
articles, in particular:
65.
(a)
The definition of torture (art. 1);
(b)
The criminalization of torture (art. 4);
(c)
The prohibition of cruel punishment in the penal system (art. 16);
(d)
Recognition of torture as an extraditable offence (art. 8);
(e)
Systematic review of interrogation rules (art. 11); and
(f)
Jurisdiction over acts of torture, including those committed abroad (art. 5).
Concern is also expressed regarding:
(a)
The delay in investigating allegations of torture and in bringing suspects to timely
trial;
(b)
Poor prison conditions that affect the health of both inmates and wardens, in
particular the lack of health care staff and medicines as well as serious overcrowding;
(c)
The incidence of violence against women in society, which is illustrated by
reported incidents of violence in prisons and domestic violence.
E. Recommendations
66.
The Committee recommends that the State party:
(a)
Incorporate the Convention into its legal system;
(b)
Adopt a definition of torture which is fully in keeping with article 1 of the
Convention and provides for appropriate penalties;
(c)
Take appropriate measures to ensure jurisdiction over crimes of torture, wherever
they may occur;
(d)
Undertake legal and other measures to address impunity and ensure that acts of
torture are prosecuted to the full extent of the law and that complainants have access to legal
advice as necessary;
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