Number: RL32276
Title: The U.N. Convention Against Torture: Overview of U.S. Implementation Policy Concerning the Removal of Aliens
Authors: Michael John Garcia, American Law Division 
Abstract: The United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment of Punishment (CAT) requires signatory parties to take measures to end torture within their territorial jurisdiction. The Convention allows for no circumstances or emergencies where torture could be permitted. Additionally, CAT Article 3 requires that no state party expel, return, or extradite a person to another country where there are substantial grounds to believe he would be subjected to torture.
Pages: 19
Date: January 25, 2008