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Committee against Torture - Webcast
The Committee against Torture has opened its 48th Session. Over the next four weeks the Committee will examine State Party reports from Albania, Greece, Armenia, Czech Republic, Rwanda, Syria, Canada and Cuba, as well as consider individual communications and several other related tasks. For the first time, all counties under review will be webcast, and will be available at this link.
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Closed torture jail still open"Closed" Iraq torture jail still open - rights group |
Report: CIA rendition flightsThe European Parliament releases draft report on alleged transportation and illegal detention of prisoners in European countries by the CIA: follow-up of the European Parliament TDIP Committee report. |
Bahrain - torture continuesBahrain police 'continue to torture detainees' |
US secret prisons in EuropeUS secret prisons in Europe: a "law of silence" among governments |
Authorities target childrenSyria authorities target children, say UN rights chief |
UN - Syrian images 'shocking'Images of alleged torture in Syrian hospitals 'shocking' – UN rights office |
Video shows Syrian tortureVideo from Homs hospital shows Syrian torture |
UK detention 'inhumane'UK detention of torture victims 'inhumane' |
Immediate action neededImmediate action needed to address conditions of detention in Latin America |
Halt to castration urgedGermany urged to halt castration of sex offenders Germany should stop the "degrading" practice of surgically castrating sex offenders, the anti-torture panel at Europe's top human rights watchdog said on Wednesday. |
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OPCAT Database
The OPCAT Database on ratification and implementation of the OPCAT, including the functioning of National Preventive Mechanisms. The OPCAT Database is a unique on-line tool which offers information on the ratification and implementation of the OPCAT in all States Parties and Signatories. Information is also available on States which are considering acceding to the OPCAT. The database is available at www.apt.ch/opcat
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Compilation of Torture Laws
This tool is a compilation of existing national laws relevant to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT). It focuses on the criminalisation of torture under national laws of States parties to the UNCAT as well as other relevant provisions.
Accessing the country files:
All files of the States parties to the UNCAT are in pdf format and may be accessed from the drop-down list below. You may easily navigate in the country files by clicking on the bookmark that will direct you to the relevant section of the document.
Content of the country files:
The country files are composed of:
• A fact sheet providing an overview of the laws and
• Relevant provisions of the laws in the original language version as well as an English translation, if available.
The country files are not meant to evaluate the compliance of these laws with the UNCAT, nor their effectiveness in practice.The APT would like to thank all those who have contributed to the development of this tool, including by providing laws in the original language version and/or translations.
While doing its utmost to update the information contained herein, the APT does not guarantee that this data constitutes the latest applicable laws and/or that it represents the entire national legal framework related to torture. The APT therefore welcomes any contribution or comment to this ongoing public service. Please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Disclaimer/Non-liability clause:
The material provided herein, including the translations and the laws in the original language version, is designed for information purposes only and may contain errors. The contents and use of this material, including links, do not imply any responsibility from the part of the APT.
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