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African Commission releases updated Robben Island Guidelines on torture
Original: Robben Island Guidelines for the Prohibition and Prevention of Torture in Africa (2nd edition)
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has published the second edition of the Robben Island Guidelines for the Prohibition and Prevention of Torture in Africa. The guidelines set out standards for African states on preventing torture, investigating abuses and protecting victims, and serve as the continent's key regional framework on the issue.
Why now: The updated second edition of the guidelines has just been published by the African Commission, drawing attention to torture prevention efforts across Africa.
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- Robben Island Guidelines for the Prohibition and Prevention of Torture in Africa (2nd edition) · African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
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