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Maldives - OPCAT Situation

Updated 06.06.2013

Shortly after the ratification of the OPCAT in 2006, Maldives appointed the National Human Rights Commission as its NPM in 2007. Although the legal basis for the NPM is the National Human Rights Commission Act, a specific legislation is currently being considered, as the designation took place through the means of a presidential decree. A specific NPM unit was established within the Commission, with dedicated staff and budget.

The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture visited the Maldives in December 2007 and focused also on the development process of the NPM. The report was made public.

The SPT member Suzanne Jabour is the SPT Focal Point for the Maldives.

Opcat status
OPCAT Ratification February 15, 2006
UNCAT Ratification April 20, 2004
SPT Member Ms Aisha Shujune Muhammad (2011-2014)
NPM Designated

National Human Rights Commission

NPM Type

National Human Rights Institution - NPM Unit

NPM Legal Framework

National Human Rights Commission Act (2004). A specific NPM legislation is currently being considered.

Information
Population 359 008
Area (sq km) 300
Number of prisons 11
Prison population 1125
Quick links

SPT Visit: Report on the Maldives (2007)

Communication to the SPT: Official Correspondence from the Maldives (15 November 2007)

UPR: Draft Report of the Working Group (November 2010)