Press Release: Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

On the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (26th June), the European Union reaffirms its commitment to the global eradication of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and to the full rehabilitation of torture victims. The absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment is unequivocally established under international law.

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