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"Another major problem identified by the Special Rapporteur was the allegation that some persons suspected of political crimes had been held in solitary ...

This paper is part of a series of papers examining the impact of excessive pretrial detention. In addition to the socioeconomic impact of pretrial detention, ...

"... a comprehensive law prohibiting torture and providing for the prosecution of torturers was adopted in 2006. However, on the basis of discussions with ...

This report on state violence and torture in the Kingdom of Morocco was presented at the 31st session of the Committee against Torture, which took place in ...

Prevention of Torture

The right not to be subject to torture and other ill-treatment is non-derogable; no one may be subjected to torture and other ill-treatment under any ...

How to document and respond to allegations of torture within the international system for the protection of human rights

Torture continues for Libyan detainees

A report released by Amnesty International in February 2012 says that a year after the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi, Libya's militias are "largely out of ...

Developments in Addressing Torture in Mozambique

This article assesses developments in the prevention and eradication of torture in Mozambique. Despite several positive efforts and advances made, acts of ...

Solitary Confinement - A review of the legal framework and practice in five African countries

This report investigates the legal frameworks of five African countries (Kenya Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia) as they relate to the use of ...

This submission was made to the Subcommitee for the Prevention of Torture and Other and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) on 13 ...