71. In the opinion of the Working Group, the physical presence of the detainee and the detainee &apos; s personal statement are essential requirements established by international law, in particular by article 9, paragraph 3, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
71. In the opinion of the Working Group, the physical presence of the detainee and the detainee &apos; s personal statement are essential requirements established by international law, in particular by article 9, paragraph 3, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.