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UN human rights experts outline steps to strengthen prohibition, prevention of torture

Following a discussion with the main committee of the United Nations General Assembly responsible for social, humanitarian affairs and human rights issues affecting people all over the world, three UN human rights experts briefed reporters in New York, highlighting steps to strengthen protection against torture.

Torture, ill-treatment “rife” during suspect interrogations: UN envoy

Torture, coercion and other forms of ill-treatment remain rife in some parts of the world during interviews of criminal suspects in an investigative context, a UN independent expert has said.

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