PolicyPublicationsMental Health, Psychosocial Support, Reparations and Victim Services, Torture and State Violence, Trauma CounsellingRehabilitation: Un Besoin Prioritaire des Victimes de TortureFiche d’information du CSVR sur la réadaptation pour les victimes de la torture. Read More Annah Moyo-KupetaJuly 14, 2016
PolicyPublicationsTorture and State ViolenceWhen There Is a Gap in Law: Bridging Gaps Through Implementation of the Prevention and Combating of Torture of Persons Act 13 of 2013After 16 years of delays, South Africa finally enacted the Prevention and Combating of Torture of Persons Act in July 2013. The Act domesticates the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT) and fulfils South Africa’s international law obligation to pass anti-torture legislation after signing and ratifying UNCAT in 1997. The question… Read More Annah Moyo-KupetaJuly 14, 2016
PolicyPublicationsTorture and State ViolenceTorture in South Africa: The Act and the FactsThis publication presents key facts on torture in South Africa, the definition of torture, international and African normative frameworks governing torture, what distinguishes torture from other crimes, and the key issues for victims of torture. Read More Annah Moyo-KupetaJuly 14, 2016
