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Head of the Legal Aid Group of the Civil Society Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan

"We have very good legislation, one of the most progressive in terms of guaranteeing human rights in the criminal justice system. And what happens in practice?" Gulchehra Kholmatova, Head of the Public Organization "The World of Law" and Head of the Legal Assistance Group of the Civil Society Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan raised a question during her speech at the...

07.11.2022 - 23:24
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Tajikistan

Foteh Quvvatzoda, Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Tajikistan stated on October 25 in Dushanbe speaking at the conference "Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements" that the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Tajikistan acts to protect fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, ensuring the supremacy and direct action of the Constitution. According to him, in...

04.11.2022 - 23:16
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Tajikistan

Fayzali Davlatzoda, Senior Prosecutor of the Department for Supervision of Law Enforcement in the Internal Affairs and Drug Control Agencies of the Prosecutor General’s Office, during the conference "Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements" held on October 25 in Dushanbe, in his speech on prosecutorial supervision as the main guarantee of citizens' rights to freedom from torture and ill-...

03.11.2022 - 23:14
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Sentences of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan "

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," stated Fakhriddin Zubaidzoda, Deputy Head of the Main Directorate...

02.11.2022 - 23:11
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": Prosecutor's Office of Khujand

"The conducted research and analysis show that torture can be aimed not only at obtaining information (self-incrimination, testimony, information of other nature) but also at punishing a person for the behavior or action of which he is accused," stated Qurbonzoda Behruz, Assistant Prosecutor of Khujand, speaking at the conference "Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements" in Dushanbe on...

01.11.2022 - 23:08
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": Internal Security Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan

"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," stated Jamshed Mashrabzoda, head of the Internal Security Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, speaking at the conference "Combating Torture: Experience...

31.10.2022 - 23:06
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": Supreme Court of the Republic of Tajikistan

"Torture is a serious crime," stated Shavkat Lutfullozoda, First Deputy Chair of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Tajikistan on October 25 in Dushanbe, speaking at the conference "Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements." According to him, Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment...

28.10.2022 - 23:03
Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": The Republican Center for Forensic Medical Examination in Sughd Region

Director of the Republican Center for Forensic Medical Examination in Sughd region, Furkat Ganiev focused the attention of the participants of the conference "Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements" held on October 25 in Dushanbe on the work being conducted in the area of medical examination on implementation of the Istanbul Protocol recommendations. "The Tajik authorities have taken...

27.10.2022 - 23:01
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Tajikistan

"Respect for human rights and freedoms, including the prevention of torture and ill-treatment, is one of the most important tasks of state authorities," stated Abdugaffor Hikmatullozoda, First Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Tajikistan on October 25 in Dushanbe, speaking at the conference “Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements”. According to him, the President of Tajikistan...

26.10.2022 - 22:56
Electronic version of Shattered Lives book

Dear friends, colleagues and partners, We would like to bring to your attention an electronic version of Shattered Lives book, which reveals the real stories of survivors of torture and abusive treatment in Tajikistan. The book is dedicated to the memories of relatives about their sons and husbands who were subjected to violence and arbitrary actions by dishonorable officers of law enforcement...

01.07.2022 - 13:01

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