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The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Anahit Manasyan, participated in the 120th plenary session of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) in Strasbourg from July 6 to 10, as a member representing Armenia in the Committee.
According to Armenpress, the RA Human Rights Defender's office reports that during the session, the Committee discussed and adopted reports on visits conducted to several countries. The Committee also adopted new standards regarding imprisoned women and immigration detention. These standards further clarify the requirements that should be applied to these two groups of persons deprived of liberty, providing national authorities with additional guidelines concerning the protection of their rights.
Anahit Manasyan was elected as a member representing Armenia in the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on November 29, 2023.
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