“I very a lot remorse the refusal of the authorities of Azerbaijan to co-operate with the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Therapy or Punishment (CPT), which led to unprecedented cancelling of the scheduled CPT’s go to. I used to be additionally involved with the conclusions of the report on the advert hoc go to by the CPT to Azerbaijan”, reads the assertion by the president of PACE  Theodoros Rousopoulos on July 3.

“I want to stress that Article 3 of the European Conference of Human Rights enshrines some of the basic values of democratic societies. Certainly, the prohibition of torture, inhumane and degrading therapy or punishment – a worth of civilisation carefully sure up with respect for human dignity – is absolute, no derogation from it being ever permissible. It’s due to this fact important to take care of open and efficient co-operation with the CPT to make sure its implementation and to forestall any types of torture or ill-treatment of detainees.

I name on the authorities of Azerbaijan to rethink their resolution and to instantly restore co-operation and constructive dialogue with the CPT. This is not going to simply assist enhance total relations with the Council of Europe however will serve the basic pursuits of the residents of Azerbaijan.

Our Meeting stays absolutely dedicated to proceed dialogue with the Parliament and authorities of Azerbaijan with a view to addressing all excellent points.

I strongly consider that it’s in the very best curiosity of Azerbaijan and its folks to co-operate carefully and successfully with all of the our bodies of the Council of Europe and to profit from this co-operation as certainly one of our member States”, – the president of PACE notes.