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The '''Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment''' ('''United Nations Convention against Torture''') is an [[International human rights instruments|international human rights instrument]], under the review of the [[United Nations]], that aims to prevent [[torture]] and [[cruel and unusual punishment|cruel, inhuman degrading treatment or punishment]] around the world. | The '''Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment''' ('''United Nations Convention against Torture''') is an [[International human rights instruments|international human rights instrument]], under the review of the [[United Nations]], that aims to prevent [[torture]] and [[cruel and unusual punishment|cruel, inhuman degrading treatment or punishment]] around the world. | ||
| − | The Convention requires states to take effective measures to prevent torture within their borders, and forbids states to transport people to any country where there is reason to believe they will be tortured. | + | The Convention requires states to take effective measures to prevent torture within their borders, and forbids states to transport people to any country where there is reason to believe they will be tortured, which is routinely flouted by the CIA's acts of "[[extraordinary rendition]]". |
==Bush Torture Indictment== | ==Bush Torture Indictment== | ||
| − | This UN convention is being used by the [[Canadian Centre for International Justice]] and the [[Center for Constitutional Rights]] to indict former US president [[George W. Bush]] for his role in approving the [[torture]] policy carried out by his administration as part of the "[[war on terror]]". | + | {{FA|Bush Torture Indictment}} |
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| + | This UN convention is being used by the [[Canadian Centre for International Justice]] and the [[Center for Constitutional Rights]] to indict former US president [[George W. Bush]] for his role in approving the [[torture]] policy carried out by his administration as part of the "[[war on terror]]". [[Barack Obama]] admitted in 2014 that "we tortured some folks", which was followed by a marked absence of discussion about legal actions as a result - although such actions are mandated by the UN Convention against Torture. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:09, 14 January 2018
 United Nations Convention against Torture    | |
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| Type | treaty |
| Publication date | 10 December 1984 |
| Author(s) | |
| Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment | |
|---|---|
| Type | Human rights convention |
| Drafted | 10 December 1984[1] |
| Signed | 10 December 1984 |
| Location | New York |
| Effective | 26 June 1987[1] |
| Condition | 20 ratifications[2] |
| Signatories | 80[1] |
| Parties | 154[1] |
| Depositary | UN Secretary-General[3] |
| Languages | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish[4] |
 Convention against Torture at Wikisource | |
The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (United Nations Convention against Torture) is an international human rights instrument, under the review of the United Nations, that aims to prevent torture and cruel, inhuman degrading treatment or punishment around the world.
The Convention requires states to take effective measures to prevent torture within their borders, and forbids states to transport people to any country where there is reason to believe they will be tortured, which is routinely flouted by the CIA's acts of "extraordinary rendition".
Bush Torture Indictment
- Full article: Bush Torture Indictment
- Full article: Bush Torture Indictment
This UN convention is being used by the Canadian Centre for International Justice and the Center for Constitutional Rights to indict former US president George W. Bush for his role in approving the torture policy carried out by his administration as part of the "war on terror". Barack Obama admitted in 2014 that "we tortured some folks", which was followed by a marked absence of discussion about legal actions as a result - although such actions are mandated by the UN Convention against Torture.
See Also
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References
- ↑ a b c d e United Nations Treaty Collection: Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Retrieved on 13 September 2012.
- ↑ Convention Against Torture, Article 27. Retrieved on 30 December 2008.
- ↑ Convention Against Torture, Article 25. Retrieved on 30 December 2008.
- ↑ Convention Against Torture, Article 33. Retrieved on 30 December 2008.
