Impunity as a root cause of the prevalence of torture 2010, para. 41

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During his fact-finding missions, the Special Rapporteur has been able to identify various factors that contribute to impunity and therefore to the persistence of torture. They include the lack of proper criminalization of torture; the absence of impartial investigations into allegations; and the lack of prosecution of perpetrators.
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)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Paragraph number
41