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Other comments on the draft
187. Italy suggested the deletion of articles 10, 11 and 20.
188. Concerning article 12, Amnesty International proposed replacing “steps” by “measures”,
“ill-treatment or intimidation” by “any threats, intimidation or denial of any human right or
fundamental freedom” and “communicating with” by “a communication to”.
189. Germany supported article 17 as drafted.
190. Russia suggested adding a provision in line with article 29 of OP-CAT.
191. Mexico suggested considering the possibility of allowing for interpretative clauses under
the optional protocol, which would ensure a comprehensive instrument while taking into account
preoccupations expressed by delegations.
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