While 156 states have ratified the Convention, a host of nations are still carrying out torture and are obstructing efforts to prevent, monitor, investigate and to bring about prosecutions. “It is an outrage that the abhorrent practice of torture is still alive and well in so many states. Too many governments are going out of their way to hide this practice and to obstruct those who are trying to prevent it,” said Salil Shetty, Secretary General, Amnesty International. “States need to prevent and punish the use of torture and to allow independent and effective monitoring of all places of detention.” amnesty.org/en/news/30-years-torture-convention-states-still-failing-obligations-2014-12-09-0
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:16:02 +0000
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