The scope and objective of the exclusionary rule in judicial proceedings and in relation to acts by executive actors 2014, para. 79
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States cannot resort to diplomatic assurances as a safeguard against torture or other ill-treatment, where there is a real risk of such acts. Such assurances are incapable of mitigating the responsibility of the State that relies on information so obtained.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment