Does this mechanism apply to the country in which you are interested? About the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture The mandate of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture What this mechanism can do to assist you How to contact the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture Further information about the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture Does this mechanism apply to the country in which you are interested? The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) can only operate in those countries which are a party to the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. To find out if the CPT can operate in the country you are interested in click here Note on how to use this link This link will bring you to a page containing a list of countries. If the country you are interested in is included in this list and if a date has been entered under the heading "Date of Entry into Force" in respect of that country, then the CPT can operate in that country. Use your browser's "back" button to return to this page. About the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) was set up under the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment To view the full text of this Convention click here The CPT is a treaty body and it has treaty (international legal) powers. The role of the CPT is to strengthen the protection of persons deprived of their liberty against torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The CPT is made up of up over 30 members who are independent and impartial experts from a variety of backgrounds, including law, medicine, prison affairs and politics. The CPT also has a Permanent Secretariat based in Strasbourg, France. The mandate of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture In countries which are bound by the Convention under which it operates, the CPT has the power to visit any place where persons may be deprived of their liberty by a public authority. During such visits, CPT delegations have unlimited access to places of detention and complete freedom of movement within them. They interview detainees without witnesses and have free access to anyone who can provide information. After each visit, the CPT draws up a report which sets out its findings and includes, if necessary, recommendations and other advice, on the basis of which a dialogue is developed with the State concerned. The Committee's visit report is, in principle, confidential; however, almost all States have chosen to waive the rule of confidentiality and publish the report. What this mechanism can do to assist you The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) does not have an individual complaints procedure. However, if you are concerned about torture or inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in a country which is a party to the CPT's Convention (see the section at the top of the page), you can send any relevant information you may have to the CPT. The CPT can then take this information into account when it plans and carries out its future visits. How to contact the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture You can contact the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture at the following address:
Further information about the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture For further information in English and French visit the webpage of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture by clicking here |
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