Weerawansa v. Sri Lanka

CCPR/C/95/D/1406/2005

Communication number(s):

1406/2005

Author:

Anura Weerawansa

Type of decision:

Decision on merits

Session No

95

Country 

Sri Lanka

Submission date

10 Mar 2005

Date of decision

17 Mar 2009

Comment:

The text of an individual opinion (partially dissenting) signed by Committee member Mr. Fabian Omar Salvioli is appended to the Views.


Substantive issues:

  • accused persons / convicted persons
  • cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
  • fair trial
  • human dignity
  • right to life

Substantive articles:

  • 2 (2)
  • 6 (1)
  • 7
  • 10 (1)
  • 14 (1)

Procedural issues:

  • ratione materiae

Procedural articles:

  • 2
  • 3
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