Abdorrahman Boroumand Center

for Human Rights in Iran

https://www.iranrights.org

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Article 2

1. Each State Party shall take effective legislative, administrative, judicial or other measures to prevent acts of torture in any territory under its jurisdiction. 2. No exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political in stability or any other public emergency, may be invoked as a justification of torture. 3. An order from a superior officer or a public authority may not be invoked as a justification of torture.