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Re: Committee Against Torture, 48TH Session, Canada

Dear Committee Against Torture:

Key words: Torture, Non Lethal Weapons (Less-than-Lethal Weapons, Conducted Energy Weapons), UN Committee Against Torture I, Robin Yan, writing as a Canadian victim of torture with Non Lethal Weapons, note that both the UN Committee Against Torture and Amnesty International are working on this agenda as follows: 1. List of issues to be considered in connection with the consideration of the sixth periodic report of Canada (CAT/C/CAN/6) by UN Committee Against Torture http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/cat/cats48.htm http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/cat/docs/CAT.C.CAN.Q.6.p df 2. Briefing to UN Committee Against Torture, Canada by Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR20/004/2012/en http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/AMR20/004/2012/en/b 46d9371-1b2c-414b-90e9-b97c3953cb48/amr200042012en.pdf

Page:2/4 I also note that Human Rights Watch delivered one open letter to Federal Party Leaders on Human Rights Priorities, dated May 9, 2011. It stated: We would welcome the opportunity to provide you and members of Parliament with additional information on our work, and to engage in discussion about how we might work together in the future to protect and promote fundamental human rights, both within Canada and abroad. According to the promises by the Government of Canada and international standards, by every possible means, I and other Canadian victims have asked some parliament members in charge and The House of Commons of Canada to help stop these atrocious acts of torture through a public inquiry. However, not only did they refuse my request and our tabled petition regardless of facts including the evidence we provided and that of previous torture cases, but their acts of torture have become more serious. The reason why they commit such crimes without considering any consequences and without restraint is that they believe that no one in the world will stop them. I forward these two videos below for your reference. They contain some important statements by NATO, ICRC, and UNIDIR regarding the use of Non Lethal Weapons. Video 1: First response to the Government of Canada after our tabled petition for a public inquiry was denied. The House of Commons of Canada stated: "The Government has no information on any such activities." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3QpbrnCiAQ&feature=channel &list=UL Video 2: Torture and Crimes Against Humanity with Non Lethal Weapons, Heart Attack Gun, Noise Weapons

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My hope is that this letter will convince you to: 1) Update your agenda ,dated May 21, 2012 if possible 2) Urge The Attorney General of Canada and The House of Commons of Canada to exercise their power and jurisdiction to appoint a public inquiry in terms of prompt, impartial, and thorough 3) Retain our rights to proceed with our claims according to international norms Thank you for considering my/our request. English is my second language. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me/us in any of the following ways that are convenient to you. These are serious issues and our lives are at imminent risk in Canada. I do hope to hear from you soon.

Best regards, Robin yan 11/05/2012

Email : yzlrobin@hotmail.com; speakoutandrr@hotmail.com flynn.loves.justice@gmail.com

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PS: I attach two letters from Mr. Attorney General of Canada and Mr. Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services for you. Statement by Mr. Attorney General of Canada, you may wish to write to the Honourable Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services for Ontario who is responsible for policing services Toronto. (hacked) http://picasaweb.google.com/114731102020557937402/EvidenceF orMrAttorneyGeneralOfCanada?gsessionid=PFplkFFEEsFIA8Uaz0dBu Q#5549818302161439682 Statement by Mr. Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, As Minister, I must not become directly involved in operational policing matters. (hacked) http://picasaweb.google.com/114731102020557937402/EvidenceF orMrAttorneyGeneralOfCanada?gsessionid=PFplkFFEEsFIA8Uaz0dBu Q#5706143549532177442

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