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Undertake legal and other measures to ensure the systematic review of
interrogation rules, instructions, methods and practices;
(f)
Strengthen training and educational programmes for law enforcement personnel
on the prohibition of torture;
(g)
Establish rehabilitation centres for victims of torture;
(h)
Establish programmes to prevent and combat violence against women, including
domestic violence; and
(i)
Authority.
Ensure the early and effective operation of the Police Public Complaints
67.
While welcoming the Prisons (Amendment) Act which provides for the establishment of
open air prisons, the Committee urges the State party to enhance initiatives to reduce
overcrowding, increase the use of non-custodial sentences and generally improve detention
facilities, especially because of the adverse effects on the health of inmates and prison staff.
Denmark
68.
The Committee considered the fourth periodic report of Denmark (CAT/C/55/Add.2) at
its 508th, 510th and 518th meetings, on 2, 3 and 10 May 2002 (CAT/C/SR.508, 510 and 518),
and adopted the following conclusions and recommendations.
A. Introduction
69.
The Committee welcomes the fourth periodic report of Denmark, which was submitted
on time and in full conformity with the Committee’s guidelines for the preparation of periodic
reports. In particular, the Committee welcomes the way the State party has addressed the
Committee’s previous recommendations in a separate part of the report. The Committee also
welcomes the fruitful and open dialogue between the representatives of the State party and itself.
B. Positive aspects
70.
The Committee commends the State party for maintaining a high level of respect for
human rights in general and for its obligations under the Convention in particular, as well as for
the active role it plays internationally in the fight against torture.
71.
The Committee welcomes the recommendation made by the Committee set up by the
Ministry of Justice to incorporate three main United Nations human rights treaties, including the
Convention, into Danish domestic law.
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