Dauphin v. Canada

Comment:

Under article 92 of the rules of procedure, the State party was requested not to deport the author while his case was under examination by the Committee. The texts of individual opinions signed by Committee members Krister Thelin and Ruth Wedgwood are appended to the Views.

Substantive issues:

• cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
• discrimination on other grounds
• family rights
• limitations of rights
• recognition as a person before the law
• right to life

Substantive articles:

• 6 (1)
• 7
• 16
• 17 (1)
• 23 (1)
• 26

Procedural issues:

• ratione materiae

Procedural articles:

• 2
• 3