Committee Against Torture (CAT)
13. Develop forensic medicine to ensure criminal and judicial accountability
of persons who commit acts of torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman
and degrading treatment. Future plans will be developed to scale up this
sector.
14. Finalise actions to develop the legal framework for persons with
psychological disabilities. In particular, the Draft Law on Psychological
Health, which was developed in 2012, should be completed. Bylaws of the
2004 Public Health Law and 1999 Law on Persons with Disabilities will be
in place. The State will also take action to establish official centres to take
care of this group of citizens throughout governorates.
15. Make available medicines, medical supplies, and rehabilitation needed
by persons with psychological disabilities through the government health
insurance or other mechanisms.
In conclusion, the ICHR emphasises that real and full realisation of the human
right to physical, mental, and psychological integrity by the State can only be
achieved when the Israeli occupation of the territory of the State of Palestine
– the most protracted in the world – is brought to an end.
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