Tag: Anti Torture Committee

Council of Europe Anti-Torture Committee Publishes 7th Periodic Visit Report on Ireland

November 24, 2020

In a report on Ireland published today, (24.11.2020) the Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee (CPT) acknowledges the progress made in the treatment and living conditions of prisoners since 2014 while stating that considerable challenges remain. In particular, the CPT is critical of the care afforded to vulnerable prisoners, notably those with a mental illness. The … More Council of Europe Anti-Torture Committee Publishes 7th Periodic Visit Report on Ireland

Council of Europe Anti-Torture Committee Raises Concerns Over Allegations of Romania’s Prison Abuse

March 21, 2019

The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) has published today the report on its visit to Romania carried out from 7 to 19 February 2018, together with the response of the Romanian authorities. The report states that a considerable number of allegations of physical … More Council of Europe Anti-Torture Committee Raises Concerns Over Allegations of Romania’s Prison Abuse