The death penalty and the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment 2012, para. 64
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Not only is the enforcement of the death penalty in these cases considered a violation per se of the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment but the related State practice has led to the emergence of a jus cogens provision regarding the execution of juveniles.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment