and February 1999 respectively, are currently pending. In the circumstances, the Committee finds that the conditions laid down in article 22, paragraph 5 (b), of the Convention are not met. 7. The Committee consequently decides that: (a) The communication is inadmissible as it stands; (b) Under rule 109 of the Committee's rules of procedure, this decision may be reviewed if the Committee receives a written request by or on behalf of the author containing evidence to the effect that the reasons for inadmissibility no longer apply; and (c) This decision shall be communicated to the author of the communication and, for information, to the State party. [Done in English, French, Russian and Spanish, the French text being the original version.] 3. Communication No. 95/1997 Submitted by: L.O. (name withheld) [represented by counsel] Alleged victim: The author State party: Canada Date of communication: 23 October 1997 The Committee against Torture, established under article 17 of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Meeting on 19 May 2000, Adopts the following: Decision on admissibility 1.1 The author of the communication is Mr. L.O., a Ghanaian national, born on 27 December 1967, who was deported after having sought asylum in Canada. He claims that his deportation to Ghana constitutes a violation by Canada of the Convention. He is represented by counsel. 1.2 In accordance with article 22, paragraph 3 of the Convention, the Committee transmitted the communication to the State party on 19 November 1997. At the same time, The Committee requested the State party pursuant to rule 108, paragraph 9 of the Committee's rules of procedure, not to expel the author to Ghana while his communication was under consideration. In a submission of 22 January 1998, the State party 174