Istanbul Protocol: Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture

Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment present the 2022 edition of the Istanbul Protocol, which builds upon the previous 2004 edition. This multi-stakeholder and multidisciplinary road map is based on a large-scale international consultation that was carried out by more than 180 experts, including health, legal and human rights professionals from all regions of the world. Based on relevant provisions of international law, it provides even more concrete, clearly defined and well-understood guidelines to assist Member States, national human rights institutions, national preventive mechanisms, civil society, legal and health professionals and other relevant experts in implementing the Istanbul Protocol standards.

Key wordsConvention against Torture / Istanbul Protocol / torture / torture prevention

CountriesGlobal

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