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in which progress had been more prominent, and others which stagnated more. On this basis,
new recommendations were made, which are contained in her report on this mission
(A/HRC/7/23/Add.4).
59. The example given below illustrates the methodology used. While this methodology
provides a sound basis to assess the situation of human rights defenders in light of a first report,
it is nevertheless important to make follow-up visits flexible enough to allow capturing new
developments or concerns that go beyond the coverage of the first report but which should be
considered in order to make a fair and accurate assessment of the situation of human rights
defenders.
Issues and
recommendations
of the first report
Developments
between first and
second mission
No independent
oversight
mechanism to
investigate
violations
committed by the
police
Establishment of
an oversight
mechanism
Relevant
stakeholders:
(1) in a position
to provide
information; and
(2) responsible for
implementation
Ministry of
Interior
(responsible
for the
implementation)
Defenders
(provide
information on the
effectiveness of
the mechanism)
Information
gathered during
the follow-up visit
Findings and
recommendations
Information on
how to access the
mechanism is not
available in
minority
languages. The
mechanism is not
used by defenders
and groups
belonging to
minorities
The Special
Representative
welcomes the
recently
established
oversight
mechanism. She
has however
reported that the
mechanism is not
being used by
defenders and
groups belonging
to minorities. This
is because
information on the
mechanism has
not been made
available in
minority
languages. The
Special
Representative
recommends
ensuring that
information on the
mechanism is
made available
and disseminated
in minority
languages.
Note: The present example has been made to illustrate the methodology used and does not
refer to any country.
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