The convention was adopted by the general assembly of the united nations on 10. Declaring a war against terror, the united states has detained foreign nationals suspected of terrorist activities and has interrogated them at various locations outside the united states. Some 15 years later, a specific convention against torture is. We hope this guide will help you discover and use the wealth of information resources provided by the uno. A summary of the convention against torture redress. Aug 06, 2011 main aspects of convention against torture are highlighted in the animation which clarify that people in custody are to be protected from inhumane treatment and lays out states responsibility to. United nations catcsle convention against torture and other. The convention, which became directly binding on state 2 3 treatment.
Arabic, chinese, english, french, russian and spanish. Convention against torture and other cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment general assembly resolution 3946 of 10 december 1984 the states parties to this convention, considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the charter of. The states parties to this convention, considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the charter of the united nations, recognition of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment o ii. December 1984 resolution 3946 and entered into force on 26. European convention for the prevention of torture and.
Antitorture day is commemorated each year on june 26 see june 26, 1997. The convention, which became directly binding on state. Some 15 years later, a specific convention against torture is being prepared. Government of india law commission of india report no. On 10 december 1984, the united nations general assembly adopted by consensus the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
This guide is designed as practical tool intended to facilitate your legal research through the most relevant, quality. Convention against torture being prepared by the united nations. Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or. An analysis of the 1984 draft convention against torture and. List of states which have signed or ratified the convention against torture and other. An optional protocol was adopted on 18 december 2002 resolution ares57199 and. An optional protocol to the torture convention was adopted by the general assembly of the united nations on 18. The convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment the torture convention was adopted by the general assembly of the united nations on 10 december 1984 resolution 3946. Assembly resolution 3946 of 10 december 1984 entry into force 26. The 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees rc and the 1967 protocol rp relating to the status of refugees the 1966 international covenant on civil and political rights iccpr the 1984 convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment cat. Convention against torture and other cruel inhuman or. Government of india law commission of india report. Main aspects of convention against torture are highlighted in the animation which clarify that people in custody are to be protected from inhumane treatment and lays out.
The united nations convention against torture and other. Committee against torture find reports, general comments, jurisprudence, etc. The convention entered into force on 26 june 1987, in accordance with its article 27, paragraph 1, following the deposit of the twentieth instrument of ratification. Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading. On 10 december 1984 the general assembly of the united nations adopted an international convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman. Adopted by the general assembly of the united nations on 10 decem ber 1984 authentic texts. Defining torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment.
Overview and application to interrogation techniques. Unhcr convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman. Sfu vancouver, canada on september 9, 2016 29 minute video. An analysis of the 1984 draft convention against torture. United nations convention against torture wikipedia. Cat 55th session 27 july 2015 14 august 2015 10 december 2014 30th anniversary of the convention against torture, 19842014 webcast. Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or. Convention against torture and other cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment general assembly resolution 3946 of 10 december 1984 the states parties to this convention, considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the charter of the united nations, recognition of the equal and. The united nations convention against torture and other cruel. How to apply for convention against torture protection nolo. Each state party shall take effective legislative, administrative, judicial or other measures to prevent acts of torture in any territory under its jurisdiction. Overview and application to interrogation techniques overview of the convention against torture. The 1984 convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman.
Sierra leone has also not yet ratified the convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide, which was adopted by the united nations in 1948. The convention against torture and other convention. The definition of torture in the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punish ment applies to adults and children. The united nations convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment convention against torture was adopted in 1984 and entered into force in 1987. The convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or. Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. For the purposes of the convention, torture is defined as. I hereinafter cited as draft convention against torture.
Declarations made under articles 21 and 22 of the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment as at 1 january 1992 o iv. Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Foreword the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment was adopted by the united general assembly on december 10, 1984. Refworld convention against torture and other cruel. The cat was adopted and opened for signature, ratification, and accession by general assembly resolution 3946 on 10 december 1984. The convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment uncat is an international human rights treaty which mandates a global prohibition on torture and other acts of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment and creates an instrument to monitor governments and hold them to account. Being a party to the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment sierra leone is obligated under article 19.
How to apply for convention against torture protection by dagmar r. Against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment convention adopted by the united nations general assembly at new york on december 10, 1984. The convention entered into force on 26 june 1987, in accordance with its article 27, paragraph 1, following the. Desiring to make more effective the struggle against torture and other cruel, inhuman or. Each state party shall ensure that all acts of torture are offences under its criminal law.
United nations catcsle convention against torture and. The united nations convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman. One hundred and thirty states were party to the convention by august 2002. Pdf the united nations convention against torture and other. The convention defines torture and specifies that states parties must prohibit torture in all circumstances.
The united nations convention against torture uncat is the only legally. Last, article 3 of the 1984 convention against torture prohibits the return of a person to another state where there are substantial grounds for. Torture in children is a significant worldwide problem, but there are no official or reliable independent statistics to measure the magnitude of the problem. Rights, draft convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, u.
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