ICCPR concluding observations 2015, paragraph 18
Plain English recommendation
Government should: Review laws to repeal any possible justification for torture, in line with international standards (including ICCPR article 7).
Original UN recommendation
The State party should review its legislation with a view to ensuring that any possible defences for torture are repealed, in accordance with article 7 of the Covenant and other internationally accepted standards.
Date of UN examination
16/08/2015
UN article number
7 (freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment)
Original UN document
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