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Experts concerned about reduction of minority languages’ use and learning in Latvia
Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
22 February 2024
Strasbourg
The Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities has expressed concern in an opinion about Latvia’s policy to reduce the use and learning of minority languages and has addressed a number of urgent recommendations to the Latvian authorities. While...
Poland: Small cells and lacking legal access for remand prisoners among concerns raised by anti-torture group
Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT)
22 February 2024
Strasbourg
A new report by the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) found problems regarding lacking legal assistance and prison cell sizes below the norm, among other issues. The report notes that most detained persons confirmed...