ICJ-Kenya, IMLU, KAACR, COVAW-Kenya and OMCT submit an alternative report to the UN Human Rights Committee to inform its review of Kenya’s Third Periodic Report at its 105th Session (9 - 27 July 2012) on the implementation of the Provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in relation to torture.
The report responds to the Third Periodic Report (CCPR/C/KEN/3) from the Government of Kenya to the Human Rights Committee under Article 40 of the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the List of Issues (CCPR/C/KEN/Q/3) that arose from the Government Report. The Concluding Observations and the Comments adopted by the UN Treaty Bodies and special procedures in the past with regard to Kenya inform the contextual background.
The report seeks to highlight the prevalent incidences of torture and related human rights violations in Kenya as serious concerns remain in this area. The overall conclusion is that whilst Kenya has endeavoured to include the principles of the ICCPR in its newly promulgated Constitution of 2010 and legislative framework, there continue to be important legislative and administrative gaps that still provide challenges towards full implementation of the ICCPR as specified in subsequent chapters.
This alternative report adopts a thematic approach and specifically focuses on articles that relate to the protection from torture, cruel and degrading treatment under the Convention including extra-judicial killings, death penalty, the principle of non-refoulement, treatment of prisoners, access to effective remedies and right to a fair trial. It integrates a gender and child-rights perspective and examines the problems related to domestic violence, FGM and reproductive health rights. The report ends with an extended list of recommendations to the State party and a list of questions.
The HRC public session on Kenya will be webcasted.
For additional information please contact Carin Benninger-Budel at 022 809 49 30 or cbb@omct.org
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