The Istanbul Protocol 2022 Edition: What is New, Clarified, and Updated

This document provides a summary of the changes, clarifications, and updates made in the 2022 edition of the Istanbul Protocol. The Istanbul Protocol is a set of guidelines for States on the investigation and documentation of torture and ill-treatment. The 2022 edition includes additional information developed over the past 20 years, clarifications to existing guidance, and new guidance on important topics identified by stakeholders. The key principles of the Istanbul Protocol remain unchanged

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

CountriesGlobal

CategoryPublication