Thank you for being here today. As you are aware, Canadians and Canada are very conscious of the issues we are discussing today.
I'd like you to comment on how it would differ or benefit—because I think what you're talking about is already covered to some extent , in the articles 2 and 11.
Article 11 says:
Each State Party shall keep under systematic review interrogation rules, instructions, methods and practices as well as arrangements for the custody and treatment of persons subjected to any form of arrest, detention or imprisonment in any territory under its jurisdiction, with a view to preventing any cases of torture.
So how does what you're proposing differ from this? Does it not automatically become the responsibility of an individual state, based on article 11, to follow this procedure?
If this procedure is not being followed, how would the next protocol signed by Canada and the rest of the world help in areas such as Somalia or other African areas where there's very little regard for law? How can it be implemented? What is the practicality of implementation?
What major countries have signed on to it, and can you name some that have not?