The death penalty and the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment 2012, para. 79
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The Special Rapporteur calls upon all States to reconsider whether the use of the death penalty per se respects the inherent dignity of the human person, causes severe mental and physical pain or suffering and constitutes a violation of the prohibition of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. He recommends a more comprehensive legal study on the emergence of a customary norm prohibiting the use of the death penalty under all circumstances.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment