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.
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