European Convention for Prevention of Torture Signed

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Tuesday, December 1, 1987
Author: 
Clemens J.M. Kochinke
Volume: 
3
Issue: 
12
Abstract: 
On November 25, 1987, nineteen of 21 member states of the Council of Europe signed a new Convention for the prevention of torture and inhumane and degrading treatment or punishment.