India Concludes 4th ICCPR Periodic Review in Geneva

India Concludes 4th ICCPR Periodic Review in Geneva

VoM News Desk | July 17, 2024 | 02:10 PM IST | Breaking News | Follow on Google News

India Concludes 4th ICCPR Periodic Review in Geneva

India Concludes 4th ICCPR Periodic Review in Geneva

Key Highlights:

1. India completes its 4th periodic review under the ICCPR in Geneva.
2. Indian delegation led by Attorney General R. Venkataramani and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
3. Review included discussions on a wide range of civil and political rights issues.

India successfully concluded its 4th periodic review by the Human Rights Committee under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in Geneva on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced. The Indian delegation was spearheaded by Attorney General for India, R. Venkataramani, and Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta. Secretary (West) Pavan Kapoor and senior officials from various ministries including Women and Child Development, Social Justice and Empowerment, Electronics and Information Technology, Minority Affairs, External Affairs, Tribal Affairs, Home Affairs, as well as representatives from the offices of the Attorney General and Solicitor General, were also part of the delegation.

The Human Rights Committee, composed of 18 independent experts, monitors ICCPR implementation and reviews reports from all State Parties through periodic reviews, making observations and recommendations. India’s rights and freedoms under ICCPR are guaranteed by its Constitution, legislative, and judicial frameworks. India, a State Party to ICCPR since 1979, has previously undergone three reviews, the last in 1997.

The 4th periodic review, held on July 15-16, 2024, featured a constructive dialogue between the Indian delegation and the Human Rights Committee on a broad spectrum of civil and political rights issues. The MEA highlighted that questions were posed on various topics, including anti-corruption measures, non-discrimination, women’s and minorities’ status, counter-terrorism and national security measures, judicial framework, privacy and data protection laws, and new criminal laws. The delegation also showcased India’s achievements in protecting the rights of vulnerable groups and its contributions to the global human rights framework.

The committee members appreciated India’s traditions and ethos rooted in pluralism, non-violence, and diversity, aligning with the essence of human rights. They also acknowledged India’s status as a vibrant parliamentary democracy, which recently concluded the world’s largest democratic exercise.

The review underscored India’s commitment to engaging with the international human rights framework and its dedication to addressing concerns while continuing efforts to protect and promote the human rights of its citizens.

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