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Monitoring protection mechanisms / Statements / 2014 / September

Global Consultation on the Right to Challenge the Lawfulness of Detention before Court

OMCT Statement Global Consultation
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The World Organization Against Torture has participated today at the United Nations Global Consultation on the Right to Challenge the Lawfulness of Detention before Court.

On this occasion the OMCT welcomed the initiative of establishing principles and guidelines on remedies and procedures of the right of anyone deprived of liberty to bring proceedings before court. 


During discussions the OMCT emphasized the importance of the absolute nature of the right to challenge the lawfulness of detention and the need for special safeguards related to children.

To read the oral statement please see the attached file.

 

 

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Date: September 1, 2014
Activity: Monitoring Protection Mechanisms, Rights of the Child
Type: Statements

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