The Human Rights Committee, in accordance with article 40, paragraph 4, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and Rule 76 of its Rules of Procedure, is mandated to prepare general comments on the various articles and provisions of the Covenant with a view to assisting States parties in fulfilling their obligations under the Covenant. The Human Rights Committee decided at its 144th session (13 June to 17 July 2025) to develop a General Comment on article 22 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, in the light of experience obtained in the review of State…