October 15, 2012 - 9:00am

The Human Rights Committee held its 106th session from 15 October – 2 November 2012.

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Task Forces (To adopt List of Issues and List of Issues Prior to Reporting)

The Human Rights Committee also adopted list of issues on Albania, Belize (in the absence of a report) Finland, Hong Kong, Ukraine, and the list of issues prior to reporting on Australia. The List of Issues adopted during this session are available on the Committee´s website.

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Day of General Discussion

The Human Rights Committee held a half day of general discussion in preparation for a General Comment on Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (right to liberty and security). It took place on 25 October 2012. Several NGOs were present, including IDA on behalf of WNUSP, II, & DSI.  The Committee aims to have a first draft of the General Comment by their next session in March 2013.

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The Human Rights Committee also adopted a paper on its relationship with National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs).
Paper on the relationship between the Human Rights Committee and NHRIs

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Country: Germany, Philippines