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10.12.1984|Legislation & Conventions|International Convention

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1984)

The convention rejects justification for torture, and obligates the State Parties to take practical means to prevent torture in their criminal legislation and by setting appropriate penalties.

Updates

Claim for damages following torture during interrogation: Claim filed by HaMoked for physical and mental injuries suffered by a Palestinian who was tortured during General Security Service interrogation
01.09.2005
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Torture: Following a petition filed by HaMoked, B’Tselem, the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel to the High Court of Justice demanding to stop the use of torture in the interrogation of a Palestinian detainee, the State Attorney's Office announced that according to the General Security Service, there was no intention to use physical measures in the remainder of the interrogation. In light of the announcement, a joint request for dismissing the petition was filed      
20.10.2004
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