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Vietnam shows its firm commitment to human rights by adopting the UN CAT
Vietnam shows its firm commitment to human rights by adopting the UN CAT
28/2/15
The Vietnamese National Assembly ratified the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,
Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (commonly known as the United Nations Convention against Torture –
UN CAT) on November 28th, 2014, showing Vietnam’s respect for
its international commitments in the field of human rights and the country’s
determination and strong efforts to fight acts of torture, or cruel treatment.
The UN CAT is an international human rights treaty,
under the review of the United Nations, that aims to prevent torture
and cruel, inhuman degrading treatment or punishment
around the world.
The Convention requires states to take effective
measures to prevent torture within their borders, and forbids states to
transport people to any country where there is reason to believe they will be
tortured. The text of the Convention was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly
on 10 December 1984[1]
and, following ratification by the 20th state party,[2]
it came into force on 26 June 1987.[1]
26 June is now recognized as the International
Day in Support of Victims of Torture, in honor of the Convention.
The ratification of the convention also shows the
consistent policy of the State of Vietnam to respect, protect and promote human
rights in accordance with international standards. This is also a concrete step
in the process of proactive international integration of Vietnam; affirming that Vietnam is an
active and responsible member of UN on the issues of international concern, he
added.
This act consistently holds fast to our government’s determination and
strong efforts to fight acts of torture or cruel treatment, in the spirit of a
relevant United Nations convention,
Vietnam became the latest country to
join the 1984 United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,
Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT) when Ambassador Le Hoai
Trung signed the convention at the United Nations headquarters on November 7th,
2014. This makes Vietnam
the 81st signatory to the UNCAT.
The country's National Assembly ratified the
Convention, which showed that Viet
Nam had adhered to its international
commitments, especially in human rights and its stance against acts of torture
and other cruelty.
However, to effectively implement the
process of incorporation of the Convention's requirement into the domestic law,
as well as for a better protection of the human rights of criminal defenders,
the criminal procedure law of Viet Nam needs to strengthen provision regarding
interrogation as well as produce for necessary mechanisms to warrant its
effectiveness.
Torture prevention is a global strategy that intends
to reduce risks and create an environment where torture and ill-treatment area
less likely to occur, and that an effective legal framework must be in place
that both prohibits and prevents torture and other forms of ill treatment, and
that laws and regulations need to be applied in practice./.
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All comments [ 10 ]
That proves our state always ensures all human rights and protect civil rights in accordance with international criteria.
It was no surprise that Vietnam received wide recognition the highest number of votes to become a member of the UN Human Rights Council.
Human rightshave been stipulated in politics, culture, and society and reflected in Vietnam’s achievements over the past few years.
Vietnam’s social achievements have demonstrated its consistent policies promoting the rights of women, children, and the disabled and ensuring social security and labor rights.
Civil and political rights have been discussed in the National Assembly’s Q&A sessions. For every right, we have policies to implement it, stipulated it in the law, and create mechanisms to monitor it.
Why so many hostile individuals and organizations always cry out for our human rights.? I can't understand them!
Most countries andinternational organizations hailed Vietnam’s achievements in protecting human rights and praised Vietnam’s acceptance of most of the UPR recommendations and its constructive and cooperative spirit in participating in the UPR.
Mind your own business! We are free and have enough rights, ok?
Vietnam’s high rate of acceptance of the recommendations proves Vietnam’s consistent policy and strong commitment to protecting and promoting human rights.
They have bad intentions and just care about their benefits, Lê Tín.
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