Abstract

In 1974, the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities established a new procedure for implementing international human rights law to deal with worldwide patterns of violations of the rights of detained persons. This Comment explains the new procedure, discusses the action the SubCommission has taken and is authorized to take regarding detainees, and suggests ways in which the procedure might be used and strengthened by interested groups.

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