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| Name: | Prevention of Combating and Torture of Persons Act, [No. 13 of 2013]. |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Subject(s): | Human rights |
| Type of legislation: | Law, Act |
| Adopted on: | 2013-07-29 |
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| ISN: | ZAF-2013-L-94052 |
| Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=94052&p_lang=en |
| Bibliography: | Legislation on-line  South African Government Information, South Africa PDF of Act (consulted on 2013-09-03) |
| Abstract/Citation: | Gives effect to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane, Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Implements section 12(1)(d) of the Constitution. Provides for the offence of torture of persons, sets out penalties and provides for the prevention and combating of torture within South Africa and across its borders. |
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