13.
In view of the introduction of the list of issues into its working methods, the Committee
decided, at its thirty-second session, that its dialogue with delegations from States parties should
be structured along the following lines:
(a)
The dialogue will start with a presentation by the delegation in which it will:
(i) refer to new developments that have occurred in the country since the submission of
the report; and (ii) respond to the list of issues. The presentation should not last more than
90 minutes. Although not required to do so, the delegation may, at its discretion, submit the
responses also in writing, in which case it should send them to the secretariat two weeks before
the dialogue with the Committee.
(b)
After the introduction, the rapporteur, co-rapporteur and other members will make
their comments and ask additional questions.
(c)
The delegation will return the following day to respond to the new questions
and/or to provide additional information on the initial list of issues. Committee members can ask
other questions and make final remarks.
14.
In view of the substantial increase in the amount of information provided by States
parties, both oral and written, as a result of the adoption, at their request, of the lists of issues, the
Committee requested, at its thirty-second session, to be provided with additional resources in
terms of secretariat staff, translation services and meeting time.
I. Thematic rapporteurs
15.
The Committee has designated some of its members to act as rapporteurs on specific
themes of a substantive or procedural character. The themes for which rapporteurs have been
appointed are the following:
Follow-up to article 19: Ms. Gaer (alternate: Mr. El Masry)
Follow-up to article 22: Mr. El Masry (alternate: Ms. Gaer)
Follow-up to article 20: Mr. Rasmussen
Overdue reports: Mr. Mariño, Mr. Rasmussen
New complaints and interim measures: Mr. Mavrommatis
Gender issues: Ms. Gaer
Child issues: Mr. Rasmussen
J. Participation of Committee members in other meetings
16.
During the period under consideration Mr. Peter Burns participated in the 15th meeting
of persons chairing the human rights treaty bodies, held from 23 to 27 June 2003. Mr. Burns and
Mr. Rasmussen participated in the second inter-committee meeting of the human rights treaty
bodies, which took place from 18 to 20 June 2003.
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