International organization and administration — The United Nations — Other organs of the United Nations — Human Rights Committee — Communication under International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 and Optional Protocol thereto — Evidence — Principle of audiatur et altera pars — Burden of proof

The individual in international law — In general — Human rights and freedoms — Arrest without charge — Detention incommunicado — Allegations of cruel treatment and torture — Right of detained persons to be treated with humanity and dignity — Habeas corpus not available — Right to trial — Right to be informed of charges — Right to life — International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 — Optional Protocol — United Nations Human Rights Committee — Evidence — Principle audiatur et altera pars — Burden of proof