text: 22S. It had before it the following documents: a report by the Secretary-General containing information communicated by Governnents in accordance with Sub-Commission resolution 7 (XXVII)(E/CH.4/Sub.2/1932/13 and Add.l); a synopsis of material received from non-governtnsntal organizations in accordance with the same resolution of the Sub-Commission (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1982/14); the final report of the Special Rapporteur, Mrs. Questiaux, on the implications for human rights of recent developments concerning situations known as states of siege or emergency (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1982/15); and the report of the sessional Working Group on the item (E/CM.4/Sub.2/1982/34 and Corr.l). Annual review of developments concerning the human rights of persons subjected to any form of detention or imprisonment 227. The item was introduced by the Deputy Director of the Centre for Human Rights at the 22nd meeting on 31 August 1982. 29/ 228. At its 6th meeting on 19 August 1982, the Sub-Commission had decided to establish a Working Group on agenda item 10. The Working Group consisted of five members: Mr. Ceausu, Mr. Masud, Mr. Mudawi, Mrs. de Sousa and Mr. Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker was elected Chairman/Rapporteur of the Group. 229. Several speakers expressed the view that the subject deserved continued attention by a Working Group of the Sub-Commission. However, the view Was expressed that there was no legal basis for the establishment of such a working group. 230. The report of the Working Group and its recommendations were commended by several participants although reservations were voiced by some members. Some speakers stressed the right of detained persons to appear before an independent magistrate periodically as a form of protection against torture or disappearance. 231. Regarding the conditions of detention, several members deplored that they were far too often below elementary standards of humaneness. It was suggested that an appeal be made to States to increase their contributions to the International
analysis: This text appears to be discussing a report and recommendations related to the human rights of individuals detained or imprisoned, specifically regarding conditions of detention, access to an independent magistrate, and protection against torture or disappearance. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a United Nations document. The content is focused on human rights and humanitarian issues, which suggests a connection to the field of human rights and international law.