Convention against Torture

Definition

The Convention against Torture is an international human rights treaty aimed at preventing acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment around the world. It obliges countries to take effective measures to prevent torture within their borders and forbids them from transporting people to any country where there is a risk they might be tortured.

Related terms

Human Rights:

The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.

Non: Governmental Organizations (NGOs) - Independent organizations not associated with governments, often focused on addressing social, political, or environmental issues.

Universal Jurisdiction: A legal principle that allows states or international organizations to prosecute individuals for serious crimes like torture, regardless of where the crime was committed or the nationality of the perpetrator or victim