A/56/156
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the question of torture
and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
or punishment
Contents
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I.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1–2
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II.
Issues of special concern to the Special Rapporteur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–39
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A.
Intimidation as a form of torture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3–8
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B.
Enforced or involuntary disappearance as a form of torture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9–16
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C.
Torture and discrimination against sexual minorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17–25
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D.
Torture and impunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26–33
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E.
Prevention and transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34–38
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F.
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39
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