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130. In accordance with the provisions of articles 2 (4), 12 (b) and (d) and 14 (1) (a) and
(b) of the Optional Protocol and in fulfilment of its mandate, the Subcommittee will
continue to actively engage in follow-up actions as part of its dialogue with the
Plurinational State of Bolivia with a view to the protection of the rights of persons deprived
of their liberty.
131. Having undertaken a rigorous analysis, the Subcommittee considers that the
State party has not taken sufficient steps to ensure that all suspected reprisals and acts
of intimidation are promptly, impartially and effectively investigated and that those
responsible are brought to justice, in accordance with article 13 of the Convention
against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
and article 15 of the Optional Protocol thereto. Therefore, and taking into account
that the State party has not implemented the Subcommittee’s other recommendations
either, the Subcommittee proceeds to invoke the mechanism provided for by article 16
(4) of the Optional Protocol.
VIII. Conclusion
132. It is the Subcommittee’s expectation that the State party will establish a solid
institutional structure for the prevention of torture as a matter of priority. The
Subcommittee urges the authorities to implement the recommendations set forth in
each of its visit reports and to authorize their publication.
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