Question of the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of the world, with particular reference to colonial and other dependent countries and territories : situation of human rights in Poland.

1983/30. Question of the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of the world, with particular reference to colonial and other dependent countries and territories - Situation of human rights in Poland[1]70

The Commission on Human Rights, Reaffirming the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Determined to remain vigilant with regard to violations of human rights wherever they occur, Recalling General Assembly resolution 37/200 of 18 December 1982, in which the Assembly urged States to co-operate with the Commission on Human Rights in its study of the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of the world, Recalling also its own resolution 1982/26 of 10 March 1982, Deeply concerned by the continued reports of widespread violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Poland, including the imposition of severe punishments under martial law procedures on numerous persons accused of violating martial law and the dissolution of a democratically based trade union movement supported by a majority of Polish workers,

1. Thanks the Secretary-General and Mr. Hugo Gobbi for the report on the human rights situation in Poland,[2]71 prepared in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 1982/26;

2. Deplores the attitude of the Polish authorities in not co-operating with the Commission on Human Rights over the implementation of its resolution 1982/26;

3. Reaffirms the right of the Polish people to pursue its political, social and cultural development, free from outside interference;

4. Calls upon the Polish authorities to realize fully and without further delay their stated intention to terminate the restrictive measures imposed on the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms, particularly in relation to a review of the severe prison sentences imposed in the context of the state of martial law, the lifting of restrictions on the free flow of information, and the repeal of the new restrictions imposed on the Polish people;

5. Decides to request the Secretary-General or a person designated by him to update and complete the thorough study of the human rights situation in Poland requested in its resolution 1982/26, based on such information as he may deem relevant, including comments and materials the Government of Poland may wish to provide, and to present a comprehensive report to the Commission at its fortieth session;

6. Reiterates its request to the Government of Poland to extend its co-operation to the Secretary-General or the person designated by him;

7. Decides to continue its consideration of the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Poland at its fortieth session.

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[1]70 Adopted at the 52nd meeting on 8 March 1983, by a roll-call vote of 19 to 14, with 10 abstentions. See chap. X. [2]71 E/CN.4/1983/18.