A/HRC/13/42* page 146 Country 33. Russian Federation Response • No instances of secret detention in the Russian system • No involvement or collaboration in secret detention on the territory of another State • All detentions fall within the supervision of the Federal penitentiary and the Ministry of Interior. • From 2007-2016 there is a program being undertaken to improve detention conditions. • The office of the General Prosecutor supervises situations of detention, and if there is a violation, it is reported. • No further comments on effectiveness of secret detention or other counter-terrorism measures or on past experiences with secret detention. 34. Singapore • Singapore does not practice secret detentions at all, either alone or in collaboration with its allies. • Singapore’s approach to detection and rehabilitation of terrorists, used effectively, with two-thirds of terrorists arrested since 2001 having been released and reintegrated back into society, has involved: • A legislative framework defining the mandate and powers of the intelligence agencies, ensuring accountability. • the Internal Security Act provides for powers of preventative detention for security threats, outside of criminal laws, with: • built-in procedural safeguards including a review panel overseen by a Supreme court judge; and a right given to the President to overrule Government decisions on detention. • Initial detention beyond 48 hours must be approved by a Superintendant of Police and reported to the Commander of Police. • Any detention under the ISA beyond 30 days must be approved by the Minister of Home Affairs and permission be given by the President. • Once detained under the ISA, detention is reviewed every 12 months.