Azerbaijan’s Chairmanship of the Council of Europe: what follow-up on respect for human rights?

Amendment No. 7 | Doc. 14397 | 10 October 2017

Signatories:

Mr Frank SCHWABE, Germany, SOC ; Ms Doris BARNETT, Germany, SOC ; Mr Boriss CILEVIČS, Latvia, SOC ; Ms Ute FINCKH-KRÄMER, Germany, SOC ; Ms Gabriela HEINRICH, Germany, SOC

Origin

2017 - Fourth part-session

In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 6.1 with the following paragraph:

"carry out prompt, effective, and impartial investigation of all complaints on the use of torture and inhuman and degrading treatment, ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice, and that impunity does not prevail;"

Explanatory note

The language of the resolution must be clear and avoid misinterpretation. "Prompt, effective, and impartial investigation" is standard terminology. All complaints of the use of torture should be investigated, not just confirmed violations. Reference to impunity is important.