LIECHTENSTEIN

CAT A/50/44 (1995)

80. The Committee considered the initial report of Liechtenstein (CAT/C/12/Add.4) at its 195th and 196th meetings, held on 10 November 1994 (see CAT/C/195 and 196 and Add.2), and adopted the following conclusions and recommendations.

A. Introduction

81. The Committee thanks the Government of Liechtenstein for its comprehensive report. It also listened with interest to the oral report and extensive clarifications presented by the delegation of Liechtenstein. The Committee wishes to thank the delegation for its replies and for the spirit of openness and cooperation in which the dialogue was conducted.

B. Positive aspects

82. The Committee appreciates the determination of Liechtenstein to guarantee respect for and the promotion of human rights through its accession without reservations to a number of international and regional instruments for the promotion of such rights.

83. The Committee notes with satisfaction that the policy of prevention of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment was successful and sets special store by the fact that no governmental or non-governmental body has affirmed the existence of cases of torture within the meaning of article 1 of the Convention.

C. Recommendations

84. The Committee hopes that the Liechtenstein authorities will continue their successful efforts to prevent the instances of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in the territory of the State party.

85. The Committee, while awaiting answers to some of the questions which were raised during the consideration of the report, hopes also that the authorities of Liechtenstein will expeditiously finalize the drafting of the law concerning the granting of asylum to ensure the prompt application of article 3 of the Convention.

CAT A/54/44 (1999)

217. The Committee considered the second periodic report of Liechtenstein (CAT/C/29/Add.5) at its 384th, 387th and 389th meetings, held on 10, 11 and 12 May 1999 (CAT/C/SR.384, 387 and 389), and has adopted the following conclusions and recommendations.

1. Introduction

218. The Committee welcomes the submission of the report which, although two and one half years overdue, was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee. The Committee likewise welcomes the oral report of the representatives of the State party and the dialogue with them.

2. Positive aspects

219. There have been no reports of maltreatment of detainees during the period under review.

220. The legal provisions of the State party appear to generally conform to those required by the Convention.

221. The law and practice of Liechtenstein relating to asylum seekers appears to be in conformity with article 3 of the Convention.

3. Factors and difficulties impeding the application of the provisions of the Convention

222. The Committee is unaware of any factors or difficulties impeding the application of the provisions of the Convention.

4. Subjects of concern

223. The Committee raised no subjects of concern.

5. Recommendations

224. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to implement the terms of the Convention in the effective way in which it has done in the past.

225. It also recommends that the third periodic report be presented to the Committee in accordance with its due date.