Lesson Series 50: Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

The Issue Torture is considered a serious crime and a terrible act of human rights abuse. Yet, it continues to be practiced with impunity by law enforcement and state officials. A key cause of this impunity is the lack of effective legislation criminalizing the practice of torture. Without such legislation, torture victims are unable to […]