A/76/168 Interim report of the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Nils Melzer Summary In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Nils Melzer, examines the significance of accountability to the absolute and non-derogable prohibition of torture and illtreatment, identifies the most important legal and practical challenges conducive to the current systemic accountability gap, provides an overview of the various functions and forms of accountability and makes recommendations to States with a view to improving accountability and redress for torture or ill -treatment. 2/23 21-09914

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