The fight against torture
Subtitle: the OSCE experience
Publisher: OSCE/ODIHR
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Warsaw
Language: eng
Number of pages: 57
ISBN-13: 9789292347635
Copyright date: 2009
Subjects: Torture (International law); Handbooks, manuals; Torture; Prevention
Description: This manual is the second ODIHR publication in the arena of torture prevention. While Preventing Torture: A Handbook for OSCE Field Staff, published in 1999, explained the Organization²s role in torture prevention and offered advice to OSCE field operations on how to effectively engage in torture prevention activities, The Fight Against Torture analyzes OSCE experience and, based on this experience, proposes strategies for future work in this area. It also takes into consideration new developments in the international regulatory framework addressing the issue of torture and other forms of ill-treatment, notably the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT).  This publication contains a number of examples of effective approaches to implementation and best practices regarding the establishment of so-called National Preventive Mechanisms, as required by OPCAT.
Notes: Title from electronic t.p. (viewed on Oct. 16, 2009).

Includes bibliographical references.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.