The death penalty and the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment 2012, para. 77
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Death by stoning or gas asphyxiation is already clearly prohibited under international law. Furthermore, there is no categorical evidence that any method in use today can be said to comply with the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment