Tony Gregory
Question:96 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when it is intended to ratify the UN convention against torture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9050/01]
Written Answers. - UN Convention Against Torture.
Ireland signed the UN Convention Against Torture in 1992. Following the enactment of the Criminal Justice (United Nations Convention against Torture) Act, 2000, the Department of Foreign Affairs with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform are now finalising arrangements to enable Ireland to ratify the convention. It is hoped that it will be possible to ratify the convention shortly.