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CAT Article 16 - CAT Article 16
1. Each State Party shall undertake to prevent in any territory under its jurisdiction other acts of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment which do not amount to torture as defined in article I, when such acts are committed by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity. In particular, the obligations contained in articles 10, 11, 12 and 13 shall apply with the substitution for references to torture of references to other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
2. The provisions of this Convention are without prejudice to the provisions of any other international instrument or national law which prohibits cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment or which relates to extradition or expulsion.
5 Related Recommendations
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Recommendation |
Convention/Treaty Body |
| CAT-30 |
30.The State party should ensure the full implementation of the Domestic Violence Act, and exercise due diligence, in particular by encouraging victims to file complaints; establishing a protection mechanism for victims, including by establishing shelters; investigating, prosecuting and punishing perpetrators of domestic violence; providing redress to victims as well as psychological rehabilitation and counselling; and conducting awareness-raising campaigns about the negative effects of domestic violence. It should also amend its legislation in order to remove discriminatory provisions governing evidentiary burdens in cases in which men are accused of rape. |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| CAT-42(a) |
42.(a) Explicitly prohibit in law the corporal punishment of children in all settings, including in the home, alternative care settings, day care settings, school and penal institutions, through acts or omissions by State agents and others who engage the State’s responsibility under the Convention, as a sentence for crime or for disciplinary purposes; and ensure that it is not applied under sharia law; |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| CAT-42(c) |
42(c) Conduct public awareness-raising campaigns about the harmful effects of corporal punishment; |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| CAT-42(d) |
42(d) Promote positive non-violent forms of discipline as an alternative to corporal punishment. |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| CAT-40(c) |
40(c) Inform the Committee about all cases that were dismissed in court because evidence was obtained as a result of coerced confessions in its next report. |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
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