Committee against torture find reports, general comments, jurisprudence, etc. 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. The convention, which became directly binding on state 2 3 treatment. A state party to this convention may at any time declare under this article. Some 15 years later, a specific convention against torture is being prepared. The convention was adopted by the general assembly of the united nations on 10. A summary of the convention against torture redress. Overview and application to interrogation techniques. The united nations convention against torture and other cruel. Canada has ratified the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment cat but not the optional protocol to the convention adoption. One hundred and thirty states were party to the convention by august 2002.
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. List of states which have signed or ratified the convention against torture and other. 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 convention entered into force on 26 june 1987 after it had been ratified by 20 states. 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.
Unhcr convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman. United nations convention against torture wikipedia. 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. Being a party to the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment sierra leone is obligated under article 19. Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Government of india law commission of india report no. On 10 december 1984 the general assembly of the united nations adopted an international convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman.
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The convention against torture and other convention. December 1984 resolution 3946 and entered into force on 26. Convention against torture being prepared by the united nations. The 1984 convention against torture and other cruel. Sfu vancouver, canada on september 9, 2016 29 minute video. Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment o ii. This guide is designed as practical tool intended to facilitate your legal research through the most relevant, quality and reliable sources. Antitorture day is commemorated each year on june 26 see june 26, 1997. 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 in children is a significant worldwide problem, but there are no official or reliable independent statistics to measure the magnitude of the problem. N convention against torture, and canadas failure to comply with it. Some 15 years later, a specific convention against torture is.
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Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Each state party shall ensure that all acts of torture are offences under its criminal law. Cat 55th session 27 july 2015 14 august 2015 10 december 2014 30th anniversary of the convention against torture, 19842014 webcast. 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. Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading. States parties are required to report to the united nations on measures they have taken to give. 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 united nations convention against torture and other. United nations catcsle convention against torture and other.
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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 treatment or punishment adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by general assembly resolution 3946 of 10 december 1984 entry into force 26 june 1987, in accordance with article 27 1 the states parties to this convention. An analysis of the 1984 draft convention against torture. European convention for the prevention of torture and. Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or. This guide is designed as practical tool intended to facilitate your legal research through the most relevant, quality. Overview and application to interrogation techniques overview of the convention against torture. Each state party shall take effective legislative, administrative, judicial or other measures to prevent acts of torture in any territory under its jurisdiction. Desiring to make more effective the struggle against torture and other cruel, inhuman or. The convention against torture is the most comprehensive international treaty dealing with torture. Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or. Defining torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment.
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. Pdf the united nations convention against torture and other. 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. Government of india law commission of india report. 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. An optional protocol to the torture convention was adopted by the general assembly of the united nations on 18. The convention defines torture and specifies that states parties must prohibit torture in all circumstances. 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. The full title of the convention is the convention against torture and other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. Torture in children international rehabilitation council. An optional protocol was adopted on 18 december 2002 resolution ares57199 and. Refworld convention against torture and other cruel. How to apply for convention against torture protection nolo. Convention against torture and other cruel inhuman or.
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