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Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions

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mandate To examine, report upon, take the necessary steps to prevent, and make recommendations for the prevention of
  • · violations of the right to life arising from the death penalty
  • · deaths in custody
  • · deaths due to the use of force by law enforcement officials (e.g. police, soldiers, bailiffs etc)
  • · death threats and fear of execution carried out without the sanction of the courts (extrajudicial executions)
  • · violations of the right to life during armed conflicts
  • · expulsions to a country where the person’s life is in danger
  • · genocide
  • · failure to investigate violations of the right to life
  • · failure to compensate victims of such violations

Any of these violations by a government can happen because of their actions, omissions, or collusion. Perpetrators can include governments and paramilitary groups or private individuals co-operating with or tolerated by the government.

mandate created 1982
mandate expires/ is due for renewal 2001
type of mandate thematic/investigative, but will only entertain complaints arising since 1992. Priority is given to cases arising in the current year.
reports to Commission of Human Rights
current post holder Ms Asma Jahangir Pakistan
un address Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Palais des Nations United Nations 8 -14 Avenue de la Paix 1211 Geneva 10 Switzerland
submissions by October to be sure of being in next report, but submissions can be made at any time
assistant’s name Mr Henrik STENMAN
room number 3-010
telephone 00 41 22 917 9128
fax 00 41 22 917 9006
e-mail hstenman.hchr@unog.ch
relevant un leaflet(s) Summary or Arbitrary Executions Fact Sheet No. 11/Rev.1
further reading UN Principles on the Effective Prevention and Investigation of Extra-legal, Arbitrary and Summary Executions UN Manual on the Effective Prevention and Investigation of Extra-legal, Arbitrary and Summary Executions UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officia
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