The impact of the Council of Europe's "Torture Committee" and the evolution of standard-setting in relation to places of detention

Murdoch, J. (2006) The impact of the Council of Europe's "Torture Committee" and the evolution of standard-setting in relation to places of detention. European Human Rights Law Review(2), pp. 159-179.

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Abstract

Discusses the impact which the work of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) has had upon international norms concerning the treatment of prisoners. Examines: (1) the role of the CPT and its working practices; (2) its influence on the acquis of the Council of Europe and the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights; and (3) its success in reducing both the deliberate ill treatment of detainees and the scope for intimidation during interrogations conducted at the outset of detention. Reflects on the Committee's reluctance to address issues of prison overcrowding and highlights its work in revising the European Prison Rules.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Murdoch, Professor Jim
Authors: Murdoch, J.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Law
Journal Name:European Human Rights Law Review
Publisher:Sweet and Maxwell
ISSN:1361-1526
ISSN (Online):1361-1526

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