Impunity as a root cause of the prevalence of torture 2010, para. 60
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In addition, one of the practices observed by the Special Rapporteur was that in some countries, such as Sri Lanka, reparations are used as a substitute for prosecution. That is, if the victim received compensation or another form of reparation, the case was closed and no further criminal proceedings were pursued. Although, in many instances, victims may be in need of money to pay for medical treatment or legal fees, compensation should not be used as a substitute for prosecution.
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Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment