Revised EU Guidelines on Torture: A Stronger EU Policy, Calling for Enhanced Implementation in Practice
(WorldNews Switzerland)

The APT welcomes the revised Guidelines on EU Policy Towards Third Countries on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment adopted in September 2019. These Guidelines notably put a stronger and more comprehensive focus on the prevention of torture and in particular, on the specific mandate of National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) established under the OPCAT. A substantial policy document bearing concrete improvements The APT has been involved in the revision process and welcomes the fact that most of its key...