75.
The Committee also takes note with satisfaction of the assurances given by the State
party’s representative that each prison inmate is given a minimum of 4 m2 of living space.
76.
The Committee expresses its satisfaction at the fact that the State party has extended a
standing invitation to the special procedures of the Commission on Human Rights to visit the
country.
C. Subjects of concern
77.
The Committee is concerned about the following:
(a)
In connection with torture and ill-treatment which reportedly occurred during
the 1991-1995 armed conflict in the former Yugoslavia:
(i)
The reported failure of the State party to carry out prompt, impartial and
full investigations, to prosecute the perpetrators and to provide fair and
adequate compensation to the victims;
(ii)
Allegations that double standards were applied at all stages of the
proceedings against Serb defendants and in favour of Croat defendants in
war crime trials;
(iii)
The reported harassment, intimidation and threats faced by witnesses and
victims testifying in proceedings and the lack of adequate protection from
the State party;
(b)
The fact that, to date, there have been no prosecutions or convictions for alleged
crimes pursuant to article 176 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes acts of torture and other
cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;
(c)
The reported lack of prompt and adequate access by persons deprived of their
liberty to legal and medical assistance and to contact with family members;
(d)
In connection with asylum-seekers and illegal immigrants:
(i)
The poor conditions of detention of those held in the Jezevo Reception
Centre for Foreigners, including poor hygienic conditions and limited
access to recreational activities;
(ii)
The alleged cases of violence against those held in the Jezevo Reception
Centre for Foreigners and the lack of prompt and impartial investigations
into this matter;
(iii)
The deprivation of their liberty for prolonged periods of time;
(e)
The alleged failure of the State party to address the issue of violence and bullying
between children and young adults placed in social care institutions;
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