Children deprived of their liberty from the perspective of the prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 2015, para. 23
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The prohibition of torture is one of the few absolute and non-derogable human rights standards, a peremptory norm of customary international law or jus cogens. In addition, international law acknowledges the need for special protections for children and detained persons.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment