An Overview of Torture Prevention Systems in Russia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway

Authors

  • Tania Herbert Counselling Services Unit, Zimbabwe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v30i2.122539

Keywords:

Book review, Torture Prevention Systems, Russia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden

Abstract

The very nature of detention means that those subjected to it are dependent on detaining authorities to provide protection and to refrain from human rights abuses, including torture and ill treatment. Recognising this, the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture (OPCAT) obliges signatories to establish detention monitoring bodies through National Preventative Mechanisms (NPMs). Whilst some regions have received considerable attention in terms of CAT and OPCAT compliance, this has not generally been so for the region incorporating Russia, Nordic and Baltic countries.

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Published

2020-11-09

How to Cite

Herbert, T. (2020). An Overview of Torture Prevention Systems in Russia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway. Torture Journal, 30(2), 129–130. https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v30i2.122539

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 2 (2020): Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture

Section

Book and media reviews

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