Recommendations following Human Rights Organizations and PSF meeting

In light of the previous sessions conducted, the Center for Defense of Liberties and Civil Rights “Hurryyat” organized a third general meeting gathering the Preventive Security Forces Leadership in participation with the Independent Commission for Human Rights, Al-Haq Institution, Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Victims of Torture, and the Women’s Center for Legal Aid and Counseling, to discuss the obligations following the accession of Palestine to the UNCAT.

The following recommendations were concluded:-

1- Enhancing the prohibition of torture and the serious investigation of complaints concerning torture practices.

2- Adapting the Palestinian national legislations with the UNCAT standards.

3- Maintaining the monitoring mechanisms between the Human Rights organizations and the Preventive Security Forces.

4- Stressing the importance of sustaining regular visits to interrogation and detention centers by Human Rights Organizations.