Shadow Report CAT
April 2019
Implementation by Germany of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) – Parallel Report of PRO ASYL e.V.
The document will highlight the lack of systematic access to independent, qualified and free-of-charge procedural legal counseling prior to the asylum interview in Germany. Such counseling is important to ensure the recognition of protection needs to prevent a violation of Art. 3 of the Convention.