Impunity as a root cause of the prevalence of torture 2010, para. 45
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With regard to the first element of the definition (causing severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental), both Georgia and Togo limit their definitions to physical pain. The legislation of Jordan only partly covers the aspect of mental pain or suffering. The definition in Paraguay makes torture very difficult to prove, as it requires the intent to destroy or seriously damage the personality of the victim, hence excluding many acts that would be considered as torture under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment