Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Abstract
This document presents au Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. This convention is an international human rights treaty, under the review of the United Nations, that aims to prevent torture and other acts of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment around the world.
The Convention requires states to take effective measures to prevent torture in any territory under their jurisdiction, and forbids states to transport people to any country where there is reason to believe they will be tortured.
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Document Type
Conventions and sharts
Source
United Nations
Keywords :
Convention against torture// Equal Rights //Human rights// civil Rights//political rights//