Saidova v. Tajikistan

Comment:

On 12 January 2001, in accordance with rule 86 of its rules of procedure, the Human Rights Committee, acting through its Special Rapporteur for New Communications, requested the State party not to carry out the death sentence against Mr. Saidov while his case was pending before the Committee. No reply was received from the State party in this regard. From the author's subsequent submissions, it transpired that Mr. Saidov was executed on 4 April 2001.

Substantive issues:

• accused persons / convicted persons
• competent, independent and impartial tribunal
• cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
• defence, adequate time and facilities
• preparation of defence
• fair trial
• forced confession
• human dignity
• legal assistance
• presumption of innocence
• right to appeal
• torture

Substantive articles:

• 7
• 10 (1)
• 14 (1)
• 14 (2)
• 14 (3) (b)
• 14 (3) (d)
• 14 (3) (g)
• 14 (5)

Procedural issues:

• interim measures

Procedural articles:

• No articles found