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where available the results, of any investigation, medical examinations, and judicial or
other inquiries whichmay have been carried out in relation to this case.
(b)
No response received from the Government
(c)
Observations by the Special Rapporteur
176. The Special Rapporteur regrets that he has so far not received a reply from the
Government of India concerning the above mentioned allegations. He would also like to
recall the rights of the above-mentioned MFI members to all their human rights, including
freedom of religion or belief, in accordance with the articles of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, among other standards. The General
Assembly, in its resolution 64/164, urges States to step up their efforts to protect and
promote freedom of thought, conscience and religion or belief, and to this end “to ensure
that no one is discriminated against on the basis of his or her religion or belief when
accessing, inter alia, […] medical care […]”. He would like to take the opportunity to refer
to his predecessor’s thematic report to the General Assembly on the situation of refugees,
asylum-seekers and internally displaced persons (see A/62/280, paras. 38-63).
3.
Communication sent on 5 November 2010 as a follow-up to the Special Rapporteur’s
country visit to India in March 2008
177. In a follow-up letter of 5 November 2010, the Special Rapporteur reiterated his
appreciation for the cooperation of the Government in relation to his predecessor’s visit to
India from 3 February to 20 March 2008. He emphasized that follow-up to country reports
was of central importance to the cooperation and dialogue between mandate holders and
States. Referring to the report to the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/13/40, para. 15), the
Special Rapporteur indicated that the mandate has re-established the initial approach of
sending follow-up letters after visits in order to receive updated information about the
implementation of the recommendations at the national level.
178. For ease of reference, the Special Rapporteur transmitted a table containing the
conclusions and recommendations in the related mission report (A/HRC/10/8/Add.3) as
well as follow-up information from relevant United Nations documents, including from the
Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review, Special Procedures and Treaty
Bodies.
179. The Special Rapporteur asked the Government to provide him with updated
information on the consideration given to these recommendations, the steps taken to
implement them, and any constraints which may prevent their implementation. This table,
including any information provided by the Government, is available online on the Special
Rapporteur’s website (www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/religion/visits.htm).
J.
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
1.
Urgent appeal sent on 5 May 2010 jointly with the Special Rapporteur on torture and
other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; the Special Rapporteur
on freedom of religion or belief; and the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone
to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
(a)
Allegations transmitted to the Government
180. The Special Procedures mandate holders brought to the attention of the Government
information regarding Ayatollah Sayed Hossein Kazemeyni Boroujerdi, Iranian citizen,
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