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Gulchehra Kholmatova: "Often criminal cases of torture are closed and the perpetrators go unpunished"

"The biggest problem for us is the persistent lack of effective and timely investigation of torture complaints. In our view, the increase in appeals to public organizations for legal assistance is due to the fact that citizens are not always satisfied with the results of their appeals to law enforcement agencies. We have very good legislation, one of the most progressive in terms of guaranteeing...

09.11.2022 - 10:48
Judge: "The Constitutional Court acts to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, including freedom from torture"

"In the area of freedom from torture, the Constitutional Court follows three directions: to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, the Constitution prohibits the use of torture, to ensure the supremacy of the Constitution, all normative legal acts in force in Tajikistan, must be in conformity with the Constitution, for the direct operation of the Constitution - if normative...

08.11.2022 - 10:44
Faizali Davlatzoda: "Since the beginning of the year there have been checks on 6 allegations of torture, and none of them were confirmed"

In his speech on prosecutorial supervision as the main guarantee of citizens' rights to freedom from torture and ill-treatment, he emphasized that of the six allegations of possible torture of detainees in the first nine months of 2022, none has been confirmed. Senior Prosecutor of the Department for Supervision of Law Enforcement in the Internal Affairs and Drug Control Agencies of the...

04.11.2022 - 10:39
Deputy Head of the Main Directorate for the Execution of the Criminal Sentences: "No cases of torture of prisoners have been recorded in prisons in the last two years"

Respect of the rights of convicted prisoners is the highest priority of the penitentiary policy. Citizen's imprisonment is not a ground for derogation of his rights and lawful interests, the Constitution of Tajikistan guarantees the right to protection of every citizen regardless of gender, race, nationality, or criminal record". Deputy Head of the Main Directorate for the Execution of the...

03.11.2022 - 10:35
Assistant Prosecutor of Khujand: "The legislation of Tajikistan directly prohibits torture"

"Any act aimed at causing physical or mental suffering by coercing a person subjected to torture or a third person to commit or not to commit an act as a form of torture shall be prohibited. It can also cause physical or emotional suffering based on a person's race, nationality, attitude to religion, ethnic origin, language, gender, age, or other affiliation, including those connected with a...

02.11.2022 - 10:32
Head of Internal Security of the Ministry of Internal Affairs: "The head of the agency requires officers to avoid the use of torture"

"Torture is a pressing problem in the activities of the country’s law enforcement agencies, and the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs constantly requires officers to avoid the use of torture in their work. To prevent torture, unannounced checks of the departments of MIA in cities and districts are carried out, and special interrogation rooms for suspects have been set up, with video...

01.11.2022 - 10:29
First Deputy Prosecutor General of Tajikistan: "Torture is condemned at the highest level in Tajikistan"

"Respect for the human rights and freedoms, including the prevention of torture and ill-treatment, is one of the most important tasks of state authorities. The President of Tajikistan has repeatedly condemned the use of torture, stressing that no law enforcement officer should under any circumstances resort to the use of torture and humiliation or degradation of an individual. First Deputy...

31.10.2022 - 10:25
Nurmahmad Khalilov: "Complaints of torture are not properly investigated and victims fear persecution"

"The Coalition provides legal assistance to victims of torture, leads strategic litigation, and documents appeals for alleged torture and ill-treatment. Documenting complaints allows the Coalition to obtain first-hand information about the situation of torture in the country, and leading strategic litigation allows the Coalition to build sustainable practices in the application of the norms of...

28.10.2022 - 10:21
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer

“Absolute and comprehensive prohibition of torture and abusive treatment” – it`s not like a declarative slogan that can be repeated periodically at international conferences. This requires political will, willingness to make hard decisions and face unpleasant truth”. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, Shermuhammad...

23.06.2022 - 19:11
Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, Shermuhammad Shohiyon

“The use of torture against detainees poses a major problem. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of the government and civil society to prevent this heinous act, such evidence continues to exist". Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, Shermuhammad Shohiyon In case of violation of your rights, you can contact: General Prosecutor`s Office of RT: (+992 37...

22.06.2022 - 19:07

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