Impunity as a root cause of the prevalence of torture 2010, para. 59
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In cases where there are convictions, the Special Rapporteur witnessed that the perpetrators are often given minor sentences or are only obliged to pay fines. This lack of appropriate sanctioning, including lack of convictions, convictions based on other offences, and the use of disciplinary sanctions or minor sentences, translates into a lack of any deterrent and is an affront to the victims.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment