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Achabal Puertas v. Spain

Reference: CCPR/C/107/D/1945/2010

Decision Year: 2013.03.27

According to the Victim or his/her Counsel:

Committee's assessment 115th (CCPR/C/115/3):

  • (a) Impartial, effective and thorough investigation of the facts and the prosecution and punishment of those responsible: C1
  • (b) Full reparation, including appropriate compensation: C1
  • (c) Provision of free, specialized medical assistance: B2
  • (d) Legislative measures to put an end to the practice of incommunicado detention and to guarantee the right to freely choose a lawyer: B2
  • (e) Publication of Views: A
  • (f) Non-repetition: B2

Committee’s decision: Follow-up dialogue ongoing.

Related Articles:

  • Article 2.3 Article 7

Keywords:

  • Effective remedy Torture / ill-treatment

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Committee's assessment 115th (CCPR/C/115/3):

  • (a) Impartial, effective and thorough investigation of the facts and the prosecution and punishment of those responsible: C1
  • (b) Full reparation, including appropriate compensation: C1
  • (c) Provision of free, specialized medical assistance: B2
  • (d) Legislative measures to put an end to the practice of incommunicado detention and to guarantee the right to freely choose a lawyer: B2
  • (e) Publication of Views: A
  • (f) Non-repetition: B2

Committee’s decision: Follow-up dialogue ongoing.

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