(i) Compensation and rehabilitation of victims treatment. No reference to compensation for torture or ill-treatment in the law. Non-governmental sources: The CPC does not contain provisions on the compensation of persons who have been subjected to torture. Therefore, the court bases its verdict on the CAT. Government: Although there is no specific provision that provides compensation for torture, the Government states that it shall be responsible for the “removal of detriments” caused by illegal treatment by investigators, prosecutors and judges during criminal procedures, in accordance with the State Supreme Court and Articles 388-397 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Payments of around 500 million tugrug have been made to over 20 citizens and organizations, and 3.4 billion tugrug has been set aside in the 2009 budget for this purpose. (j) Recognize the competence of the CAT to receive and consider individual communications Not done. (k) The Criminal Pre-trial detention in custody should not be the general rule, particularly for nonviolent, minor or less serious offences; increase use of non-custodial measures; reduction of maximum period of pre-trial detention; pre-trial detention as a measure of last resort. Pre-trial detention is generally the rule; the maximum period is excessive. CPC specifies in article 69.1 to 69.4 that the term of pre-trial confinement ranges from14 days up to 30 months. (l) End special isolation regime Some categories of prisoners (those commuted from a death sentence) were held in isolation as part of the special isolation regime at Prison No. 405. Suspects under 18 can be detained for up to 18 months (art. 366.4). Government: According to an August 2007 amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Government is working on alternatives to detention, particularly for less serious cases and juveniles. Articles 366.1 and 366.2 of the Code of Criminal Procedure limit pre-trial detention for juveniles to only those accused of serious and grave crimes or in special situations, and limits the amount of time juveniles can be detained to a maximum of eight months. Non-governmental sources: In collaboration with the General Prosecutors Office prisoners were divided based on their crime and reiteration. Surveillance cameras were installed along with the possibility to listen to music and watch television. Moreover, a religious activity room and a gym, in which prisoners have the right practice any sport activity of their preference for 30 minutes, were opened. Government: The training and social work department of the Court decision execution authority was extended and organized. A program for the socialization of detainees in 2008-2009 was developed, and professional training and production centres have been established in some prisons. 95 detainees have begun professional qualifications. A/HRC/13/39/Add.6 110 torture

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