Review of the standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners 2013, para. 22

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The Special Rapporteur notes that, whether in response to evolving threats and practices or simply because of neglect, Governments are often remiss in upholding these standards. The present report contains specific recommendations aimed at updating the Rules to ensure the humane treatment of persons in detention and advocates for their effective implementation at the global level.
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)
  • Environment
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • Persons on the move
Year
2013
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Other
Paragraph number
22