[Report of Minbyun] Situation of Civil and Political Rights in Republic of Korea

The attached file is written by MINBYUN-Lawyers for a Democratic Society at South Korea. This is a summary which will be communicated with the Human Rights Committee, October 2006, at Geneva.

Title : Situation of Civil and Political Rights in Republic of Korea

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION

II. GENERAL REMARKS

III. SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATION

1. Issues Concerning the National Human Rights Commission
2. Negligence in Implementing Recommendations of the Committee
3. Reservations
4. Promotion of Gender Equality
5. Prohibition of Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
6. Right to a Defense Counsel and Counsel