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Official twitter account of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
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Feb 11 |
Media Invite: SAHRC Mpumalanga Office in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Department of Education, Enhlanzeni Region, to conduct information session on the right to safe environment in schools sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahr…
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#TorturePrevention high level meeting on the implementation of OPCAT and the establishment of NPM. @DOJCD_ZA @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva pic.twitter.com/ANyJhdd2Fc
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Mandate of the millitary ombud is to receive complaints from members of the SANDF and the public, Lt Gen (Rt) Matanzima (Millitary Ombud SA)
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Feb 11 |
As oversight bodies, we have to cooperate and learn from each other, with a common understanding of concepts like ‘torture’ in order to combat it, Justice Johann van der Westhuizen, Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Servcies.
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Feb 11 |
Systemic corruption is a human rights issue because it deprives people of their basic rights, Robert McBride (Executive Director - IPID),
@DOJCD_ZA @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva
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Police torture increasing, death in custody increasing, Robert McBride (Executive Director - IPID)
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There is a string link between corruption and police brutality, Robert McBride (Executive Director - IPID):
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Fitting to be having these discussions on the anniversary of the release of former president Nelson Mandela and embracing the spirit of ‘never again’! Robert McBride, Executive Director, IPID @DOJCD_ZA @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva TorturePrevention
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Feb 11 |
“Constitution has to be the starting point” Cooperation of all role-players will be needed. Trust and cooperation of inmates is also essential. Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services: Justice van der Westhuizen
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Feb 11 |
Government is committed to ratifying OPCAT and designating an NPM under the auspices of the SAHRC. Deputy Minister @DOJCD_ZA , John Jeffery @JhjSA @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva
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Feb 11 |
Discussions will need to look at whether amendments are needed. What statutory powers are needed? Deputy Minister @DOJCD_ZA , John Jeffery @JhjSA @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva
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Process of ratification has begun and @ParliamentofRSA rises on the 20th of March and approval should be obtained before the end of term of the current parliarment. @DOJCD_ZA , John Jeffery @JhjSA @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva
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Feb 11 |
Government acknowledges that the NPM should have sufficient legislative protection. Deputy Minister @DOJCD_ZA , John Jeffery @JhjSA @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva
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Feb 11 |
Model takes into account the preventive nature of OPCAT. OPCAT limits the places to be visited by the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM). Deputy Minister @DOJCD_ZA , John Jeffery @JhjSA @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva
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Designation of the SAHRC as the National Preventive Mechanism was found to be the best model. Deputy Minister @DOJCD_ZA , John Jeffery @JhjSA @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva
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Feb 11 |
#TorturePrevention: South Africa signed OPCAT and its ratification is the only outstanding issue. SA has re-afffirmed its committment to ratify OPCAT, Deputy Minister @DOJCD_ZA , John Jeffery @JhjSA
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Setting up of an NPM can contribite to enhance public trust in the system. @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @DOJCD_ZA @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva #TorturePrevention
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Feb 11 |
SAHRC hosting a high-level meeting in Cape Town on the implementation of Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the establishment of a National Preventive Mechanism. @EUinSA @MarcusCornaro @eu_eeas @DOJCD_ZA @Mil_OmbudSA @apt_geneva #TorturePrevention
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Feb 7 |
SAHRC Limpopo conducting an information session at the Martha Hofmeyer Older Person's Centre in Polokwane. pic.twitter.com/UTARBrV7zv
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SAHRC in Limpopo hosted candidate attorneys for an informal training session on accessing Equality Courts and assisting complainants on human rights issues. pic.twitter.com/OC65eTBVQq
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