The Manual on conducting effective investigations in cases of ill-treatment is now available in English. The Manual was developed within the scope of activities aimed at strengthening the judicial response to cases of ill-treatment.
The document consists in a practical tool in the daily work of legal professionals and will facilitate state prosecutors and police officers during investigations into allegations of torture and other forms of ill-treatment.
The Manual was developed bearing in mind that an effective investigation implies an obligation to apply all reasonable steps that could lead to the identification and sanctioning of the perpetrators.
The action "Improved procedural safeguards in judicial proceedings in Montenegro" is a part of the joint European Union/Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey 2019-2022”.
Manual on conducting effective investigations in cases of ill-treatment
