LEGAL ISSUES Definition of Torture, Declarations, Conventions & relative Legislation

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UN)



• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (UN)



• Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UN)



• European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Dregading Treatment or Punishment



• 12-point program for the Prevention of Torture (AI)



• Appeal for the Abolition of Torture (IRCT)