THEMATIC REPORT 2017
REDRESS AND REPARATIONS
not seen a conclusion to their case. Many of the reasons for
this stem from the lack of proper implementation of the legal
and policy frameworks aimed at providing an avenue for
victims to access redress and reparations. Some of the key
challenges in ensuring these mechanisms are implemented
are illustrated by the data and are described below.
Figure 8.1 Reasons for not filing a Compaint about Torture: The Philippines
1
Fear of reprisals or intimidation
46
Lack of funds
45
Lack of legal assistance
1
Ongoing investigation
12
Other
31
Not known
0
10
20
30
40
50
Figure 8.2 Reasons for not filing a Compaint about Torture: Mexico
21
Corrupt, non-functional legal system
16
Fear of reprisals or intimidation
1
Lack of funds
2
Lack of legal assistance
6
Other
3
Not known
0
5
10
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