Gender perspectives on torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
or punishment 2016, para. 39
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All places of detention must be subject to unannounced visits by independent bodies established in conformity with the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. The inclusion of women, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons and other minority representation on inspection bodies at all levels would help facilitate the reporting of gender-based violence and discrimination and identify cases of torture and ill-treatment.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment