Role of forensic and medical sciences in the investigation prevention torture and other ill-treatment 2014, para. 69c
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[Recommendations regarding safeguard for effective medical evaluations of alleged torture and other ill-treatment in detention:] Ensure that effective access to forensic medical expertise is not subject to prior authorization by an investigating authority; this must include access to a medical professional of the detainee's choice for medical evaluation at any time during detention;
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment