Impunity as a root cause of the prevalence of torture 2010, para. 54
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Despite the fact that, in many cases, detainees have visible signs of ill-treatment, the authorities generally fail to initiate investigations. Medical examinations are often not conducted, nor are detainees provided with medical treatment. In Paraguay, the Special Rapporteur was concerned to see that officials completely disregarded their duty to initiate ex officio investigations. In Georgia, judges or procurators have an obligation to make inquiries or investigate allegations ex officio; however, no action is taken in the vast majority of cases. The same applies in the Republic of Moldova, where the legal provision calling for ex officio investigations is not applied in practice.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment