2. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman, or degrading punishment or treatment. All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.
Status juridique
Legally binding
Organe
Organization of American States
Type de document
Regional treaty
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Personnes concernées
All
Année
1969
Type de paragraphe
Article
Reference
American Convention on Human Rights (1969), Article 5, 2.