Implementation of article 2 by States parties 2008, para. 10
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The Committee recognizes that most States parties identify or define certain conduct as ill-treatment in their criminal codes. In comparison to torture, ill-treatment may differ in the severity of pain and suffering and does not require proof of impermissible purposes. The Committee emphasizes that it would be a violation of the Convention to prosecute conduct solely as ill-treatment where the elements of torture are also present.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee against Torture
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Health
Person(s) affected
All
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Year
2008
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CAT General Comment No. 2, Implementation of article 2 by States parties (2008), para. 10.