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"Administrative mechanisms are particularly required to give effect to the general obligations to investigate allegations of violations promptly, thoroughly and effectively through independent and impartial bodies."

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UN (CCPR): General Comment No. 31[80]: Nature of the General Legal Obligation on States Parties to the Covenant, para. 15

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General Comment No. 31[80]: Nature of the General Legal Obligation on States Parties to the Covenant

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States have a duty to investigate alleged rights violations.