• Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

    • Type: International Law
    • Released Date 09-Dec-1975

    The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (the “Torture Convention”) was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 10 December 1984 (resolution 39/46). The Convention provides a part of human rights, and what each state has to do to protect their people from such actions.