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- Title
Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, G.A. res. 39/46, [annex, 39 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 51) at 197, U.N. Doc. A/39/51 (1984)], entered into force June 26, 1987.
- Abstract
The article presents a document of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) that details the agreement between states on torture, inhumane treatment and punishment of individuals worldwide. The agreement details the definition of torture and the grounds for human rights violations. Moreover, it presents ways on how states can prevent inhumane treatment or acts of cruelty against other individuals.
- Subjects
TORTURE; OFFICE of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; CRIMES against humanity; HUMAN rights; UNITED Nations
- Publication
Refugee Survey Quarterly, 2005, Vol 24, Issue 2, p146
- ISSN
1020-4067
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/rsq/hdi032