150. Durant la période à l’examen, Chypre a fait de grands progrès dans le respect des instruments relatifs aux droits de l’homme. De nombreuses lois et politiques ont été adoptées et plusieurs plans d’action nationaux ont été mis en œuvre.
151. Malgré les difficultés créées par la crise financière de 2013, le Gouvernement a consacré des ressources considérables au renforcement de la protection des droits de l’homme dans toutes ses politiques sectorielles et à la promotion d’un changement d’attitude et de culture en faveur d’une approche fondée sur les droits de l’homme. La formation spécialisée dispensée aux policiers, aux travailleurs sociaux, au personnel des service d’asile et aux professionnels de la santé a été encore davantage mise en conformité avec les normes internationales afin que le racisme, la xénophobie, la violence familiale, la traite des êtres humains et l’exploitation sexuelle soient combattus plus efficacement. La réforme du système éducatif s’est poursuivie dans une perspective de promotion des droits de l’homme. Le renforcement du système de lutte contre la traite des êtres humains et l’amélioration des politiques et infrastructures établies pour faire face aux problèmes posés par les flux migratoires ont conduit à de grandes avancées dans la défense des droits de l’homme.
152. Pour l’avenir, l’idéal serait la réunification du pays et la fin de l’occupation militaire étrangère, qui dure depuis plus de quarante-quatre ans. Cela permettrait de rétablir les droits de l’homme de tous les habitants de Chypre, dans le plein respect de l’état de droit et des principes universels des droits de l’homme. constructif qui s’est instauré durant le processus d’Examen périodique universel constitue une excellente occasion de faire fond sur les pratiques existantes et d’instituer de nouvelles pratiques pour parvenir à cet objectif.
Notes
1 Recommendations 114.1, 114.6, 114.11, 114.12, 114.13, 114.15, 114.23, 114.24, 114.27.
2 L. 14(III)/2017).
10 Recommendations 114.22, 114.25, 114.26, 114.28, 114.31, 114.32, 114.39, 114.73, 114.74.
11 Recommendation 114.22.
19 The duties of the Family Counsellors include the following: (1) Investigation of complaints on domestic violence (2)Family counseling to handle issues that are likely to lead to, or have led to, the use of violence (3) Arranging an immediate medical examination of the complainant (4)Taking all necessary actions for the commencement of criminal proceedings against perpetrators (5) Taking action for the accommodation / financial affairs of the family and the perpetrator, if an inhibition order is being considered.
20 Measures implemented include: (1) the encouragement to report cases of violence, (2)the launching of awareness-raising campaigns addressed to the general public and women in particular, (3) the systematic training of professionals working in the field, (4) the strengthening of the Police Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Office, (5) the Government support to NGOs providing protection and assistance to women victims, (6)the improvement of data collection, and (7) the development of research in the field of Violence Against Women.
21 To give full effect to the Istanbul Convention, a call for proposals was published for NGOs for the development of two new shelters, as well as a Centre of Multidisciplinary Support for women victims of violence.
22 Recommendations 114.34–35, 114.74.
23 Recommendations 114.40–44,114.84, 114.86, 114.88.
24 Recommendations 114.101–114.104.
25 Please see attached Annex I on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, Ministry of Interior, particularly pages 3-5 concerning Vulnerable Groups.
26 The Asylum Service grants a monthly allowance to cover basic personal needs. Three ready meals are provided daily, as well as free daily transportation from/to the Centre.
27 Also, please see attached Annex I on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI, particularly at p.p.6–8 concerning Discrimination as well as p.p. 10-20 concerning Protection of the Rights of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Emphasis to be given to 7.4. in relation to improving reception of applicants and beneficiaries of international protection and access to acceptable housing, (p.p.15–16).
28 Also, please see attached Annex I on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI, particularly p.p.
10-20 concerning Protection of the Rights of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Emphasis to be given at para 7.7, 7.13 and 7.14.
29 Also, please see attached Annex I on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI, particularly at p.p. 10–20 concerning Protection of the Rights of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Emphasis to be given at para 7.4–13. in relation to Free legal assistance / aid for applicants of international protection, (p.p.18–20).
30 Recommendation 114.91.
31 Also, please see attached Document on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI, particularly at p.p.6–8 concerning Discrimination as well as p.p. 10–20 concerning Protection of the Rights of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
32 Recommendations 114.29–30, 114.46–47.
33 Recommendation 114.73.
34 Recommendations 114.83, 114.85,114.98.
35 Recommendation 114.90.
36 Also, please see attached Annex I on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI, particularly at p.p. 3–5 concerning Vulnerable Groups, in addition to 6-8 concerning Discrimination as well as p.p.
10–20 concerning Protection of the Rights of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
37 Recommendations 114.92–93.
38 Recommendations 114.95–97.
39 Recommendations 114.89, 114.99–100.
40 Also, please see attached Annex I on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI, particularly at p.p. 10–20 concerning Protection of the Rights of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
41 For migrant Children see above p.17.
42 Recommendation 114.58.
43 The Prevention and Combating of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation of Children and Child Pornography Law of 2014.
44 Recommendations 114.80–82.
45 Recommendation 114.71.
46 -Convention on the Rights of the Child, General Comment No, 10 (2007), Children’s Rights in Juvenile Justice CRC/C/GC/10, 25 April 2007.
-United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice ("The Beijing Rules"), General Assembly resolution 40/33 of 29 November 1985.
-United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (The Riyadh Guidelines), General Assembly resolution 45/112 of 14 December 1990.
-United Nations Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty (The Havana Guidelines), General Assembly resolution 45/113 of 14 December 1990.
-Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime adopted by Economic and Social Council resolution 2005/20 of 22 July 2005.
-Guidelines of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on Child-friendly Justice and their explanatory memorandum- Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 17 November 2010 at the 1098th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies- Guidelines and Explanatory memorandum.
-DIRECTIVE (EU) 2016/800 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 11 May 2016, on procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings.
47 The National Strategy includes specific legal, administrative, social and educational measures to address the needs of vulnerable groups of children including girls, children with disabilities, migrant children and children in need of care.
48 Recommendation 114.105.
49 Recommendations 114.48–114.50, 114.59.
50 Recommendation 114.31.
51 Greek, English, Turkish, Russian, Arabic and French.
52 Recommendations 114.51–52.
53 Improved infrastructure (1) The glass between detainees and visitors from the visiting rooms was removed, (2) The detention centres are painted in a friendlier colour, (3) Some of the glass block windows were removed from the police detention centres and were replaced with windows that provide more access to natural lights and fresh air.
54 Instructions included the following: (1) Transportation of all immigration detainees from police detention centers to Menoyia Detention Center within 48 hours (2) Implementation of the visiting schedule, according to the relevant Police Standing Order and (3) placement of signs in all police stations with the visiting hours, (4)Information of persons arrested and detained about their rights both orally and in writing, (5) Systematic inspection of detainees files in order to ensure the proper completion of the file, (6) Placement of the Detainees Rights in the cells, (7) guaranteeing the right of the arrested person for contacting a person of his/her choice in the presence of the Police, (8) Proper completion of the medical form by the medical officer after medical examinations,(9) Prohibition of isolation and any other form of punishment, (10) Provision of specific personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrush and personal hygiene items for women), (11)
Organization of inter-departmental training on issues relating to human rights and treatment of detainees.
55 (1) Clear reference of the reasons of his/her arrest or detention and about the offence that he/she is accused of having committed, (2) The right of access to a lawyer,(3) The right of free legal aid/assistance and the conditions required of such assistance, (4) The right of interpretation and translation, (5) The right to remain silent and non self-discrimination, (6) The rights of
communicating with a lawyer and or any other persons in order to inform them about the arrest and/or detention,(7) The place of detention. (8) The right of access to the material of the case, (9) The right to inform the consular authorities or any other person, (10) The right of access to urgent medical care, (11) The maximum time of detention, and (12) The right to challenge the lawfulness of the arrest and detention.
56 Greek, English, Turkish, Arabic, Bulgarian, French Georgian, Persian, Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, Rumanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, German, Spanish, Italian and Hungarian.
57 Also, please see attached Document on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI, particularly at p.p.8–9 concerning Detention and particularly regarding measures to improve detention conditions.
58 Recommendation 114.53.
59 Also, please see attached the Annex I on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI, particularly at pp.8–9 concerning detention and measures to improve detention conditions.
60 Also, please see attached the Annex I on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI, particularly at pp.8–9 concerning detention and measures to improve detention conditions.
61 Greek, English, Turkish, Polish, Hindi, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Arabic, French, Georgian, Chinese, Urdu, Persian, Serbian, Romanian, Filipino, Srilankan and Russian.
62 Recommendations 114.60–70.
63 Also please see attached Document on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI particularly pp.
9–10 concerning Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.
64 Also please see attached Document on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI particularly pp.
9–10 concerning Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.
65 Also please see attached Annex I on the Contribution of European Funds Unit, MOI particularly pp.
9–10 concerning Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.
66 Recommendations 114.16–21.
67 The Ombudsperson: (1) is appointed for a term of six years; (2) May not hold any other post of or office in the Republic or engage in any other occupation in payment; (3) Before assuming his/her duties, shall make an affirmation before the President of the House of Representatives, that he/she will carry out his duties faithfully; (4) During his/her term of office, may not be dismissed or withdraw from Office, except for the same reasons and in the same way that judges of the Supreme Court may be dismissed or withdraw from Office; (5) No legal proceeding may be brought against him/her in relation to any act done by him/her or any opinion expressed by him/her or report submitted by him/her in the exercise of his/her functions, provide that he/she has exercised his functions and powers under the Law in good faith and within their limits. (6) The Commissioner or any other member of the staff of his/her Office may not be called to testify before a Court or in any proceedings of a legal nature in respect of any matter that has come to his Knowledge in the exercise of his/her duties.
68 The Ombudsperson has now responsibility through the exercise of its own power to submit opinions, recommendations, proposals and reports which relate to the following areas: (1) Any situations of violation of human rights which decides to take up, (2) The national situation with regards to human rights in general and on more specific matters (3) Drawing the attention of the Government to situations in any part of the country where human rights are violated and making proposals to it for
initiatives to put an end to such situations.
69 The Law expressly provides for the obligation of the competent authority to consult with the Commissioner as to the findings in his/her report and to provide information as to the actions undertaken to comply with the suggestions there in. When the competent authority does not comply with the suggestions of the Commissioner and the latter considers that the reasons are not justified, then the Commissioner submits the outcome of the consultation to the Council of Ministers and the House of Representatives and may publish the refusal or omission of the competent authority to comply with the Commissioner’s suggestions.
70 Recommendations 114.75–76.
71 Recommendations 114.45, 114.72.
72 Please see Annex III for examples of these measures.