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Where applicable, human rights bodies that are not already following such practice
should in their awards:
specify the type and amount of damages, taking into consideration the suffering
caused by the delays;
order the state concerned to conduct prompt and effective investigations, specifying
the steps to be taken as appropriate;
request the state concerned to take measures to ensure non-repetition, such as
adopting legislative changes, instituting institutional reforms and providing training on
relevant skills, procedures and standards.
- Judicial proceedings, including enforcement of awards:
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Further elaborate on the criteria for determining whether proceedings have been
conducted within a reasonable time and state’s obligations in this regard, in particular
where delays are the result of systemic shortcomings;
Strengthen victims’ rights to an effective remedy by recognising their right to active
participation in proceedings, including through the use of remedies compelling the
authorities and courts to expedite proceedings;
Where applicable, human rights bodies that are not already following such practice
should in their awards:
Specify what steps the state concerned should take to expedite proceedings where
cases are still pending;
specify the type and amount of damages, taking into consideration the suffering
caused by the delays;
request the state concerned to take measures to ensure non-repetition, such as
adopting legislative changes aimed at avoiding delay in the adjudication of claims and
enforcement of awards in torture cases, instituting institutional reforms in the judicial
system and providing judges and others with training on relevant procedures and
standards.
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