rules of procedure, to inform it, within 90 days from the date of the transmittal of this decision, of the steps taken in response to the views expressed above. Due date for State party response 27 February 2007 Date of reply 23 March 2007 State party response The State party informed the Committee that the complainant has now received permission to stay in Switzerland (specific type of permission not provided) and no longer risks removal to Belarus. Committee’s decision No further consideration under the follow-up procedure, as the State party has complied with the Committee’s decision. Case 280/2005, El Rgeig Nationality and country of removal if applicable Libyan to Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Views adopted on 15 November 2006 Issues and violations found Removal - article 3 Interim measures granted and State party response Granted and acceded to by the State party. Remedy recommended The forcible return of the complainant to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya would constitute a breach by Switzerland of his rights under article 3 of the Convention. The Committee invites the State party to inform it, within 90 days from the date of the transmittal of this decision, of the steps it has taken in accordance with the above observations. Due date for State party response 26 February 2007 Date of reply 19 January 2007 State party response On 17 January 2007, the Federal Migration Office partially reconsidered its decision of 5 March 2004. The complainant has now received refugee status and no longer risks removal to Libya. 152

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