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Torture

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We Have Lost A Sense Of Purpose About Eliminating Torture, Juan E. Mendez Jan 2017

We Have Lost A Sense Of Purpose About Eliminating Torture, Juan E. Mendez

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How International Law Can Eradicate Torture: A Response To Cynics, Juan E. Mendez Jan 2016

How International Law Can Eradicate Torture: A Response To Cynics, Juan E. Mendez

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Implementing Human Rights In Closed Environments Through The United Nations Convention Against Torture, Claudio Grossman Jan 2014

Implementing Human Rights In Closed Environments Through The United Nations Convention Against Torture, Claudio Grossman

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Closed environments pose a major challenge to the full and effective implementation of human rights norms and conventions. However, many conventions contain mechanisms that can be used to further advance implementation of human rights in those closed environments. The United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (the Convention) has several mechanisms in place that play an important role in enforcing and implementing human rights obligations. Along with the creation of a supervisory organ, the Committee against Torture (the Committee), the Convention provides a framework for: State Party reporting and concluding observations (COBs) under …


Panel Iv: Challenges To Proving Cases Of Torture Before The Committee Against Torture, Juan E. Mendez Jan 2013

Panel Iv: Challenges To Proving Cases Of Torture Before The Committee Against Torture, Juan E. Mendez

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The Death Penalty And The Absolute Prohibition Of Torture And Cruel, Inhuman, And Degrading Treatment Or Punishment, Juan E. Mendez Jan 2012

The Death Penalty And The Absolute Prohibition Of Torture And Cruel, Inhuman, And Degrading Treatment Or Punishment, Juan E. Mendez

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Session One: Using Forensic Medical Evidence In Court, Juan E. Mendez Jan 2012

Session One: Using Forensic Medical Evidence In Court, Juan E. Mendez

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Inter-American System, Claudia Martin Jan 2011

Inter-American System, Claudia Martin

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