Role of forensic and medical sciences in the investigation prevention torture and other ill-treatment 2014, para. 44
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- Forensic medicine requires a continuous effort to remain abreast of new developments through ongoing training, study and reflection to provide information about previously undocumented torture situations and their physical and psychological consequences, transmit knowledge of new means of diagnosis and their potential, generate reflection on experiences arising from interventions in the field, and divulge new standards and guidelines. In order to fulfil their obligation to investigate, prosecute and punish and ensure reparations for torture and other ill-treatment, there is a need for more forensic experts (including pathologists, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, anthropologists and archaeologists) trained to do Istanbul Protocol evaluations. Emphasis must be laid upon training of forensic professionals in the documentation of torture sequels. There are still few State and non-State forensic specialists in the world. The participation of other physicians in such training and on the examination of alleged torture victims could help tackle this problem. Teaching is thus a key factor. States must also ensure even distribution of clinicians throughout the country. Equally important is the training of judicial, prosecutorial and law enforcement professionals. Prevention and investigation of torture under the Istanbul Protocol must be part of their compulsory legal curriculum and offered as part of continuing professional development programmes.
- Legal status
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Means of adoption
- N.A.
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2014
- Paragraph type
- Other
- Paragraph number
- 44
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