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

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International Organizations
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Human rights
1984-12-10
International
International agreement

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Prohibits any form of "torture", which is defined as any act by which severe pain or suffering, physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity (Art.1).

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    Date of entry into force
    1987-06-26
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