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(d)
Provide detailed information in its next periodic report on the number of
complaints, investigations, prosecutions, convictions and sanctions in relation to cases
of gender-based violence.
Training
41.
While taking note of the information provided by the delegation on existing training
programmes on anger management and torture prevention organized by the Public Security
Directorate, the Committee remains concerned about the limited information on the
effectiveness of that training. The Committee appreciates the information provided by the
delegation about the new guidelines for prosecutors that include the Manual on the
Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or
Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Istanbul Protocol), however, it regrets that no specific
training is provided to law enforcement officials, judges, prosecutors, forensic doctors and
medical personnel dealing with detained persons on how to detect and document physical
and psychological sequelae of torture (art. 10).
42.
The State party should:
(a)
Develop and apply a methodology for assessing the effectiveness of
training programmes in reducing the number of cases of torture and ill-treatment and
in ensuring the investigation of those acts and prosecution of the perpetrators;
(b)
Ensure that all relevant staff, including medical personnel are
specifically trained to identify cases of torture and ill-treatment, in accordance with
the Istanbul Protocol.
Conditions of detention
43.
The Committee is concerned that despite some measures taken to improve detention
conditions, including through the establishment of new correctional and rehabilitation
centres, serious challenges persist in detention facilities, in particular, overcrowding, poor
sanitation, shortage of medical and health care, as well as a shortage of blankets and
adequate food (arts. 11 and 16).
44.
The State party should:
(a)
Continue its efforts to alleviate overcrowding in detention facilities,
including through the application of alternative measures to imprisonment, as
indicated by the delegation during the dialogue, and the increase in budgetary
allocations to develop and renovate the infrastructure of prisons and other detention
facilities;
(b)
Take effective measures to improve sanitation, quality of food, and the
health services and facilities available to inmates and prisoners;
(c)
Ensure the application of the standard minimum rules for the treatment
of prisoners, in line with relevant international human rights standards.
Women migrant workers
45.
The Committee is concerned at the ongoing economic and physical exploitation of
women migrant workers, especially domestic workers, coupled with insufficient regular
inspection visits to monitor their working conditions. It is also concerned about the lack of
information concerning prosecution of abusive employers (arts. 12, 13 and 16).
46.
The Committee recommends that the State party step up its measures to
address the situation of women migrant workers, including by ensuring effective
implementation of labour laws and increasing inspection visits to the workplaces and
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