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Allegations of systemic torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in places of detention in Europe

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Parliamentary Assembly
Session
2024 - First part-session

Summary

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has adopted a resolution addressing the alarming prevalence of systemic torture and inhuman treatment in detention facilities across Europe, particularly in the Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye. Emphasizing the absolute prohibition of torture as a fundamental human rights norm, the Assembly calls for urgent reforms to ensure accountability and prevent such practices. It urges member states to strengthen legal frameworks, enhance procedural safeguards for detainees, and implement the recommendations of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT). The resolution highlights the need for a culture of "zero tolerance" towards torture, demanding systemic changes and effective remedies for victims, while also advocating for cooperation with international monitoring bodies to uphold human dignity and the rule of law.

Voting results

66 in favor 0 against 1 abstention