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The CPT held its 114th plenary meeting in July 2024

The CPT held its 114th plenary meeting in July 2024

Council of Europe anti-torture Committee issues public statement on Azerbaijan

Council of Europe anti-torture Committee issues public statement on Azerbaijan

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: interview with Hugh Chetwynd, Executive Secretary of the CPT

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: interview with Hugh Chetwynd, Executive Secretary of the CPT

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Preventing torture in Europe
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About the CPT

The CPT visits places of detention and assesses how persons deprived of their liberty are treated in order to strengthen their protection from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

Scheduled Periodic Visits
Statistics

In total:

  • 526 visits carried out (302 periodic + 224 ad hoc)
  • 478 visit reports published

So far this year:

  • 5 periodic visit
  • 6 ad hoc visits
  • 14 visit reports published

(as at 26 September 2024)