Statement on enforced disappearances and military jurisdiction
Key Judgment
Legal Relevance
Keywords: Duty to Prosecute | Punishment | Judicial Protection | Duty to Investigate
Themes: Characteristics of the Crime | Justice and Truth
The Committee reaffirms that cases of enforced disappearance should remain outside of military jurisdiction that could limit the effectiveness of investigations, prosecutions and trials. Such cases should be investigated and prosecuted by or under the control of civil authorities and tried only by ordinary courts.
Judgment Date
February 13, 2015
Country
Universal
Judicial Body
Committee on Enforced Disappearances
Articles violated
Article 11(3) [ICPPED], Article 12(1) [ICPPED], Article 12(3)(a) [ICPPED], Article 29 [ICPPED]