OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE (OPCAT)
SUBCOMMITTEE ON PREVENTION OF TORTURE

Introduction

What is the SPT?

The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (“SPT”) is a new kind of treaty body in the United Nations human rights system. It has a preventive mandate focused on an innovative, sustained and proactive approach to the prevention of torture and ill treatment. The SPT started its work in February 2007.

More about the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture…

Ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

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HTMLCountry4 Upcoming Events 47^th SPT session (from 7 to 17 June 2022)	HTMLCountry5 Recent Events and Developments 46^th SPT session (from 7 to 11 February 2022) Chairperson's statement to the 76^th GA session: 12 October 2021 Protocol for national preventive mechanisms undertaking on-site visits during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic (CAT/OP/11) English \| French \| Spanish Follow-up to the first advice of the Subcommittee to States parties and national preventive mechanisms relating to COVID-19 pandemic (CAT/OP/12) English \| French Bangkok Rules anniversary / Invitation to co-sign statement English \| French \| Spanish \| Portuguese European and UN anti-torture bodies emphasise the absolute nature of the prohibition of torture and other forms of ill-treatment English \| Français
HTMLCountry6 Latest News UN torture prevention body applauds Brazil Supreme Court’s decision safeguarding national preventive mechanism 1 April 2022 UN torture prevention body to visit Tunisia 24 March 2022 UN experts call for end to Russian aggression against Ukraine and urgent protection of human rights 28 February 2022 Brazil must abide by international obligations and strengthen its torture prevention system, say UN experts 11 February 2022 Brazil: UN experts to hold high-level talks to reinforce torture prevention system 31 January 2022	HTMLCountry7 Ratifications Recent Signatures and Ratifications Status of ratification by treaty and by country Declarations and reservations World Maps on Ratifications