Einde inhoudsopgave
Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Article 5
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 22-06-2006
- Redactionele toelichting
De inwerkingtreding is gepubliceerd in Weekbericht 22 van 2006.
- Bronpublicatie:
18-12-2002, Trb. 2005, 243 (uitgifte: 17-10-2005, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
22-06-2006
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
18-12-2002, Trb. 2005, 243 (uitgifte: 17-10-2005, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Internationaal publiekrecht / Mensenrechten
1.
The Subcommittee on Prevention shall consist of ten members. After the fiftieth ratification of or accession to the present Protocol, the number of the members of the Subcommittee on Prevention shall increase to twenty-five.
2.
The members of the Subcommittee on Prevention shall be chosen from among persons of high moral character, having proven professional experience in the field of the administration of justice, in particular criminal law, prison or police administration, or in the various fields relevant to the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty.
3.
In the composition of the Subcommittee on Prevention due consideration shall be given to equitable geographic distribution and to the representation of different forms of civilization and legal systems of the States Parties.
4.
In this composition consideration shall also be given to balanced gender representation on the basis of the principles of equality and non-discrimination.
5.
No two members of the Subcommittee on Prevention may be nationals of the same State.
6.
The members of the Subcommittee on Prevention shall serve in their individual capacity, shall be independent and impartial and shall be available to serve the Subcommittee on Prevention efficiently.