Impunity as a root cause of the prevalence of torture 2010, para. 35
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The scale and scope of impunity found in many countries visited by the Special Rapporteur has been one of his most disappointing findings. During his time as mandate holder, the Special Rapporteur has been witness to the distressing reality that both torture and ill-treatment are widespread practices throughout the world. The existing international legal framework provides a broad range of norms and standards to prohibit, prevent and eradicate torture. Their effective application, however, continues to be a challenge.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment