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U.S. Department of State Initial Report of the United States of America to the UN Committee Against Torture
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U.S. Department of State Initial Report of the United States of America to the UN Committee Against Torture
Publication year:
1999
| Cataloged on:
Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: Torture is prohibited by law in the U.S. It is occurs, it is an aberration, and the perpetrators are subject to criminal prosecution. This report describes the actions taken by the U.S. to give effect to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Report contents include: general information; implementation of specific articles; U.S. reservations, understandings, and declarations; relevant Constitutional and legislative provisions; information on capital punishment; INS regulations on torture; and Department of State regulations on torture. Certain prison conditions, including overcrowding and physical and sexual abuse of inmates, are areas of concern.