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Brochure
Brochure on the National Center of the Kyrgyz Republic for the Prevention of Torture
This brochure includes information on the mandate of the National Center of the Kyrgyz Republic for the Prevention of Torture (the designated National Preventive Mechanism) and also includes statistical data for 2020-2021. It was developed within the framework of the project “Strengthening the visibility of the NPM to develop effective cooperation with State Bodies and […]
Languages: Russian
Briefing
Ensuring independence of the NPM in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT) in 2008, committing to the designation of an independent national body for the prevention of torture and ill-treatment at the domestic level – a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM). The NPM law was signed in July 2013. This document includes a brief overview of NPM […]
Languages: Russian
Guidelines
Guidance document for judges on consideration of torture cases
This guidance document was developed by the judges of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic in accordance with the “Criminal Law” training course. It includes a comprehensive legal analysis of the most dangerous factors of torture, and an analysis of liability for torture in the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and international law. A […]
Languages: Russian