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Combating Torture: A Manual for Judges and Prosecutors
This manual outlines the duties and responsibilities of judges and prosecutors to prevent and investigate acts of torture, and other forms of ill-treatment, to ...
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The Torture Reporting Handbook
How to document and respond to allegations of torture within the international
system for the protection of human rights
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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 ...
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ACAT Burundi
The Action by Christians for the abolition of torture in Burundi (ACAT Burundi) is a non-profit association whose mission is to fight for the respect of human ...
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ACAT Côte d’Ivoire
ACAT Côte d’Ivoire’s mission is to raise awareness, educate and train the population on human rights and more particularly on the abolition of torture and the ...
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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 ...
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DJF response to findings by JICS on solitary confinement in SA prisons
The Detention Justice Forum (DJF) released a statement in response to the findings of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Service on solitary ...
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The Prevention of Torture in Africa
Proceedings from the Regional Conference held in Dakar, Senegal, on 27‐28 April 2010
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Equatorial Guinea Act on the Prevention and Punishment of Torture (2006)
Ley Num 6/2006, de fecha 2 de Noviembre, sobre la Prevencion y Sancion de la Tortura
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Report of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment: Mission to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
"... a comprehensive law prohibiting torture and providing for the prosecution of torturers was adopted in 2006. However, on the basis of discussions with ...
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