A/HRC/25/60/Add.2 considered a violation per se of the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment but the related State practice has led to the emergence of a jus cogens provision regarding the execution of juveniles". (A/67/279, para 64). The Special Rapporteur calls on the Government to undertake a prompt and independent investigation into the alleged execution and imminent executions of minors, and to provide full redress to the victims. 138