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legislation aimed at prohibiting refoulement of persons without an appropriate legal
procedure. The State party should provide to the Committee information on the
number of cases of extradition, removal, deportation, forced return and expulsion
that have occurred since 1994, as well as information on cases in which deportation
was not effected for fear of torture.
Universal jurisdiction
18.
The Committee regrets the absence of universal jurisdiction in domestic legislation for
acts of torture, as well as the fact that certain provisions of the draft Criminal Code are not in line
with articles 5 to 9 of the Convention.
The State party should take the necessary measures to ensure that acts of torture
are made subject to universal jurisdiction under the draft Criminal Code, in
accordance with article 5 of the Convention. The State party should also make
every effort to ensure compliance with articles 6 to 9 of the Convention.
Education on the prohibition against torture
19.
While welcoming the State party’s efforts in educating and informing State officials
about the prohibition against torture, the Committee regrets the lack of information on the impact
of such education and training efforts. The Committee is also concerned about reports that the
length of training provided to Royal Nepalese Army officers and new recruits has been shortened
(art.10).
The State party should intensify its education and training efforts relating to the
prohibition against torture, and introduce evaluation and monitoring mechanisms
to assess their impact.
Interrogation and detention
20.
The Committee is deeply disturbed by the continuing reliable allegations concerning the
frequent use of interrogation methods by security forces that are prohibited by the Convention
(art. 11).
The State party must ensure that no recourse is made, under any circumstances, by
law enforcement personnel to interrogation methods prohibited by the Convention.
In addition, the State party should provide to the Committee information, including
examples, on measures adopted to review interrogation rules, instructions, methods
and practices applicable to law enforcement officials.
21.
The Committee is concerned about:
(a)
(b)
detention;
The number of prisoners on remand in places of detention;
The systematic use of army barracks for detainees awaiting trial or in preventive