Deputy Minister of Justice raises the issue of Armenian POWs at the  82nd session of the UN Committee Against Torture

ArmInfo. In Geneva, Deputy Minister of Justice of Armenia Anna Karapetyan brought to the attention of the UN Committee Against Torture  issues regarding the sham trials of Artsakh's  military-political leadership and other hostages held in Azerbaijani prisons.  

As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Justice of Armenia, the issue of prisoners  of war was voiced by the Deputy Minister of Justice at the 82nd  session of the UN Committee Against Torture, held in Switzerland. The  session also included discussions on  Armenia's fifth periodic  report.

In her speech, Karapetyan emphasized Armenia's commitment to the  prohibition of torture and other forms of inhuman treatment, as well  as compliance with international obligations in this area. The Deputy  Minister presented the steps taken by Armenia in recent years, both  in the context of legislative reforms and in practical application.   She mentioned the adoption of the updated criminal, procedural and  penal codes, as well as the efforts to improve conditions  in penal  institutions and places of detention, enhance medical services,  reform the police and implement effective tools for registering cases  of torture and ill-treatment.  Karapetyan also addressed the issues  of combating criminal subculture, enhancing the qualifications of law  enforcement officers and raising awareness among judges. Following  the discussions, the committee will formulate its final comments,  which are expected  to be published early next month.