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States must ensure that statements made as a result of torture shall not be used as evidence in any proceedings.

States must establish jurisdiction over acts of torture committed in their territory or by their nationals.

Torture is identified as a crime against humanity when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack against any civilian population.

Obligation of states to take effective legislative, administrative, judicial or other measures to prevent acts of torture.

States must report on the steps they have taken to implement the Convention to the Committee Against Torture.

States must ensure that all acts of torture are offences under their criminal law.

Prohibition of torture or inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment for member states of the Council of Europe.

States parties shall take effective measures to prevent and punish torture within their jurisdiction.

Obligation of states to prevent other acts of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

Prohibition of all forms of exploitation and degradation, particularly slavery, slave trade, torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment.

Protection of persons with disabilities from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

States must educate and inform their law enforcement and military personnel about the prohibition of torture.

States must provide redress and fair compensation to victims of torture.

No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

States must promptly investigate any act of torture within their jurisdiction.