Certain forms of abuses in health-care settings that may cross a threshold of mistreatment that is tantamount to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 2013, para. 8a
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[The Special Rapporteur calls upon all States to:] Close compulsory drug detention and "rehabilitation" centres without delay and implement voluntary, evidence-based and rights-based health and social services in the community. Undertake investigations to ensure that abuses, including torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, are not taking place in privately-run centres for the treatment of drug dependence;
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment