38 In Baumgarten v. Germany the Human Rights Committee (31 July 2003) found that shooting persons attempting to cross the border from the Former German Democratic Republic was a violation of the right to life. ( &quot; The Committee recalls that even when used as a last resort lethal force may only be used, under article 6 of the Covenant, to meet a proportionate threat. &quot; )
In Baumgarten v. Germany the Human Rights Committee (31 July 2003) found that shooting persons attempting to cross the border from the Former German Democratic Republic was a violation of the right to life. ( &quot; The Committee recalls that even when used as a last resort lethal force may only be used, under article 6 of the Covenant, to meet a proportionate threat. &quot; )