Kurbanova v. Tajikistan

Comment:

Under rule 86 of its rules of procedure, the Committee requested the State party not to execute the death sentence of Mr. Kurbanov whie his case was pending before the Committee.

Substantive issues:

• accused persons / convicted persons
• competent, independent and impartial tribunal
• criminal charges
• cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
• defence, adequate time and facilities
• preparation of defence
• fair trial
• forced confession
• human dignity
• legal assistance
• liberty of person
• pre-trial detention
• promptly brought before a judge
• right to appeal
• right to life

Substantive articles:

• 6
• 6 (1)
• 6 (2)
• 7
• 9 (2)
• 9 (3)
• 10 (1)
• 14 (1)
• 14 (3) (a)
• 14 (3) (b)
• 14 (3) (d)
• 14 (3) (f)
• 14 (3) (g)
• 14 (5)

Procedural issues:

• exhaustion of domestic remedies

Procedural articles:

• 2
• 5 (2) (b)