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.
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