Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply GBR 6/2011 Terrorism; 11/11/2011 United Torture; JAL Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Concerns regarding the remit and conduct of the forthcoming United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) Detainee Inquiry. According to the information received, the Inquiry was established to examine whether, and if so to what extent, the UK Government and its security and intelligence agencies in the aftermath of 9/11: i. were involved in improper treatment, or rendition, of detainees, held by other countries in counterterrorism operations overseas; and/or ii. were aware of improper treatment, or rendition, of detainees held by other countries in counter terrorism operations in which the UK was involved. Concern is expressed that the Terms of Reference and Protocol of the UK Detainee Commission provides that all previously undisclosed material will remain secret unless the Inquiry makes a specific request as to any document or information it intends making public. Further, reportedly the Cabinet Secretary will take the final decision as to what previously undisclosed information and documentation gathered during the Inquiry will be made available to the public. Concerns are expressed that the Protocol makes no provision for victims of alleged human rights violations falling within the ambit of the Inquiry to have formal rights of appearance and that former and current detainees who allege UK involvement in their mistreatment will not have any formal standing as interested parties to the Inquiry process. Finally, it is noted that the Inquiry will not be actively requesting evidence or other material and information from sources, including Government sources, from outside of the UK. 13/01/2012 26/01/2012 CHN 22/2011 15/11/2011 China JUA (People’s Republic of) Alleged abductions on 20 June, 6 August and 5 September 2011 of a human rights defender by public officials of the State school and State security agents. According to the information received, Mr. Yao Lifa has campaigned for the promotion of political participation through monitoring local elections to ensure fairness and transparency, for speaking out against corruption in local governance and the electoral processes, and for travelling in the People‟s Republic of China to encourage people to run for office as independent candidates. According to the source, this year and in 2012, China is holding local People‟s Congress elections and is reportedly concerned about the effects of the advice given by Mr. Yao Lifa to candidates and voters. 30/01/2012 Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; A/HRC/19/44 138 Date Type