A Monegasque delegation led by Secretary of State for Justice and Director of Judicial Services, Mr Samuel Vuelta Simon, presented Monaco’s latest report on the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Torture on Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9 in Geneva. The review took place at the headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The delegation outlined Monaco’s legal and judicial progress since the last review in 2016, including efforts to strengthen protections against torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. Mr Vuelta Simon emphasised the independence of Monaco’s judiciary and detailed the Principality’s evolving legal framework aimed at safeguarding human dignity and the rule of law.
A key part of the discussions centred on Monaco’s commitment to human rights, including the right to legal assistance and fair trial, improvements in detention conditions, and the treatment and transfer of prisoners. The dialogue between Monegasque officials and members of the UN Committee Against Torture was described as open and constructive.
The Monegasque delegation comprised representatives from the Directorate of Public Security, Directorate of Legal Affairs, Directorate of Judicial Services, the Department of External Relations and Cooperation, and Monaco’s Permanent Representation to the United Nations in Geneva.
Monaco ratified the UN Convention against Torture in 1991. Following the review, the Committee will publish its concluding observations and recommendations, which Monaco will be expected to follow up on in accordance with the international treaty framework.
Image: Monaco before the United Nations Committee against Torture – FI – UN – Monaco before the United Nations Committee against Torture
