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Meeting of States parties12th Meeting of States parties (Geneva, 13 October 2009): election of members to replace the five current members whose terms expire on 31 December 2009The Committee against Torture is composed of 10 independent experts who are persons of high moral character and recognized competence in the field of human rights. Members are elected for a term of four years by States parties in accordance with article 17 of the Convention against Torture. Members serve in their personal capacity and may be re-elected if renominated. A meeting of States parties will take place in Geneva on 13 October 2009 to elect members to replace the five current members whose terms expired on 31 December 2009. States parties to the Convention were invited to nominate their candidates by 27 July 2009. The current membership of the Committee against Torture is:
The candidates nominated by 27 July 2009 are:
The CVs of the candidates nominated by 27 July 2009 are available in document CAT/SP/32 - A | C | E | F | R | S The candidates nominated after 27 July 2009 are:
The candidatures nominated by Afghanistan and Zambia have been withdrawn on 7 and 4 September respectively. Other documents
Results of the election of the 12th meeting of States parties to CAT |
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