The Madagascar group of Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture (ACAT Madagascar), the International Federation of ACAT (FIACAT) and the World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) submit for the attention of the experts of the Committee against Torture the following information and recommendations concerning implementation by the State Party of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

The bulk of this information was collected during a preparatory mission to Antananarivo from 4 to 8 July 2011 organised by FIACAT and the OMCT in collaboration with ACAT Madagascar. The delegation met officials of the High Transitional Authority, representatives of diplomatic missions and national and international non-governmental organisations.

The members of the FIACAT and OMCT mission were also able to visit the Antanimora central prison in Antananarivo and the Tsiafahy high-security prison.