International trade · 26/02/1999

Office of the Secretary; Implementation of Torture Convention in Extradition Cases

The U.S. Department of State has issued regulations implementing the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, with the goal of preventing the extradition of individuals who may face torture in the requesting country. The new rules outline procedures for considering torture cases, as determined by the Secretary of State.