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19th Meeting of States parties & 2023 elections, Committee Against Torture (CAT) - Afternoon Session

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Meetings & Events / Human Rights Treaty Bodies / Committee Against Torture
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00:58:27
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Broadcasting UN Entity
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE IN GENEVA - UNOG
Subject Topical
HUMAN RIGHTS
TORTURE AND OTHER CRUEL TREATMENT
Corporate Name
COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE - CAT
Summary
Meeting of States parties to elect members to replace the five current members whose terms expire on 31 December 2023.
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Description

The Committee against Torture is composed of 10 independent experts who are persons of high moral standing and recognized competence in the field of human rights. Members are elected for a term of four years by States parties in accordance with article 17 of the Convention against Torture. Members serve in their personal capacity and may be re-elected if renominated.

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