Sultanova v. Uzbekistan

Comment:

In accordance with rule 92 (old 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 Uigun and Oibek Ruzmetov, pending the determination of their case by the Committee. This request for interim measures for protection was reiterated on 17 December 2002.

Substantive issues:

• accused persons / convicted persons
• arbitrary detention - arrest
• cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
• death penalty
• defence, adequate time and facilities
• fair trial
• fair trial - witnesses
• forced confession
• home
• legal assistance
• liberty of person
• presumption of innocence
• promptly brought before a judge
• torture

Substantive articles:

• 6 (2)
• 7
• 9 (1)
• 9 (3)
• 14 (1)
• 14 (2)
• 14 (3) (b)
• 14 (3) (d)
• 14 (3) (e)
• 14 (3) (g)
• 17 (1)

Procedural issues:

• victim status
• interim measures

Procedural articles:

• 1