| 1 month devoted to finding ways to eliminate use of torture |
STATEMENT: The Asian Human Rights Commission will work to draw the attention of civil society and governments to the endemic torture that is prevalent in almost all Asian countries. Despite many declarations by governments, torture is carried out every day in almost all police stations throughout Asia. The routine practice of torture in normal criminal investigations, including petty crimes, is an experience that many people face in these countries.
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| Why June 26? |
“June 26 is not a date chosen at random. It was the day, 11 years ago, that the Convention against Torture came into force. It was also the day, 53 years ago, that the United Nations Charter was signed -- the first international instrument to embody obligations for Member States to promote and encourage respect for human rights. Today, we also pay tribute to all those who have worked selflessly to relieve the suffering and assist the recovery of torture victims around the world.” Message of the UN Secretary General on the occasion of declaring June 26th to be observed as the International day in Support of Victims of Torture.
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Prevent Torture, an OPCAT project |
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Comments on the report of the State of Cambodia |
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concerning the implementation of the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment REPORT: The Asian Legal Resource Centre has prepared this report to coincide with the consideration of the initial report of the State of Cambodia to the Committee against Torture (the Committee), under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT). The initial report was...read more... |
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ARTICLE2: Special Report on Torture Committed by the Police in Sri Lanka |
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ARTICLE2: The special report by the Asian Legal Resource Centre published in this edition of article 2, is on a central issue for the effective rule of law in Sri Lanka, and Asia-wide: policing. What it illustrates is that in Sri Lanka policing has so degenerated that it has become a manifest threat to the rule of law. What it calls for is a fundamental change in practices at all levof policing in the country... read more... |
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TORTURE: A Crime Against Humanity |
Edited by Philip Setunga & Nick Cheesman A book based on the Workshop on The UN Convention Against Torture held between April 2-7, 2001 at Thrissur, Kerala, India, organised by the Religious Groups for Human Rights (RGHR) a project of the Asian Human Rights Commission and hosted by Jananeethi, Thrissur, India.. read this book online... |  |
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TORTURE: Mother of All Human Rights Violations |
Edited by Philip Setunga & Nick Cheesman "..in Malaysia, the fight against torture is something that, while people may be horrified by it, lacks an active campaign. I think that attending here has really focused my attention on torture and the need for long term reform of the overall system" "..I think there is one element that is very important which is not included and that is the right of families to mourn their loved ones who have died from torture..." read the book online... |  |
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