37. The Committee is also pleased to note the unique commitment of the
authorities in Denmark in the field of education and information for the
prevention of torture.
3.
Subjects of concern
38. The Committee is nevertheless concerned about the allegations received from
some non-governmental organizations concerning one case of apparent torture, and
some cases of ill-treatment, and the alleged use of leglocks by police forces,
as well as solitary confinement applied in some places of detention.
4.
Recommendations
39. The Committee recommends that the State party give high priority
consideration to the incorporation of the provisions of the Convention into its
domestic law.
40. The Committee also recommends the enactment of a law in Denmark
specifically on the crime of torture in conformity with article 1 of the
Convention, so that all the elements of the definition of that offence contained
in the said article are fully covered.
41. Furthermore, it is the view of the Committee that Denmark should take
strong measures to bring to an end ill-treatment, which was reported in some
police stations, to ensure that allegations in this regard are speedily and
properly investigated, and that those who may be found guilty of acts of
ill-treatment are prosecuted.
B.
Guatemala
42. The Committee considered the initial report of Guatemala (CAT/C/12/Add.5
and 6) at its 232nd and 233rd meetings, on 16 November 1995 (CAT/C/SR.232 and
233/Add.1 and 3), and has adopted the following conclusions and recommendations:
1.
Introduction
43. The Committee thanks the Government of Guatemala for its report. It also
listened with great interest to the informative oral statement made by its
representatives. The Committee wishes to thank them for their replies and for
the spirit of openness and cooperation in which the dialogue took place.
2.
Positive aspects
44. The Committee welcomes the honesty and frankness of the report
acknowledging that torture occurs in Guatemala.
45. The Committee considers that the present peace process and the Government
of Guatemala’s cooperation with the United Nations are signs of progress.
46. The Committee welcomes the legal changes that have been made by the State
party, including the definition of torture and penalties associated with that
crime which are incorporated into the penal law. The Committee is also pleased
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