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Istanbul Protocol [2022 version]: Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

 

On 29th June 2022 a revised version of a major human rights document – the Istanbul Protocol – was launched in Geneva. Since 1999, the Istanbul Protocol has set out international standards for investigating and documenting acts of torture and ill-treatment, providing essential guidance for medical, law enforcement, prosecution, judicial and other relevant professionals.  The complete Protocol can be downloaded below.

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 39/46 of 10 December 1984
Entry into force 26 June 1987, in accordance with article 27 (1)

The States Parties to this Convention,

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