Implementing new procedures and encouraging new practices 1 What Codes of Practice or guidance could be introduced to assist police, prosecutors, medical practitioners and judges to operationalise the rule against admission of torture evidence in practice? 2 What measures could be introduced to encourage police interviewers and investigators to develop/use rapportbuilding interviewing techniques? What are the training needs? 3 Do prosecutors understand relevant domestic/international legal standards and do they need to further develop relevant professional skills? Do medical practitioners understand their ethical obligations with regard to victims of torture and ill-treatment? 4 Is training on factual investigation and record documentation of torture and ill-treatment provided for judges, prosecutors and lawyers in line with the Istanbul Protocol? Is there further training which could be offered to further sensitise relevant officials and other actors to the signs of torture or ill-treatment? 5 Would the introduction of further procedural rules or legislation assist judges in determining the admissibility of torture evidence, and the types of evidence at issue, in ways which maintain/enhance the fairness of the trial? 6 How can procedures and practices for sharing and receiving of information and intelligence with other States be made fully compliant with Article 15 UNCAT? CTI Nations Business Center Rue du Pré-de-la-Bichette 1, 6th floor CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland +41 22 592 14 19 info@cti2024.org http://www.cti2024.org This report has been prepared for the CTI by REDRESS. © 2020, Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI). All rights reserved. Materials contained in this publication may be freely quoted or reprinted, provided credit is given to the source. Requests for permission to reproduce or translate the publication should be addressed to the CTI. The examples used in this tool are based on publicly available information and highlight practices from countries which, if fully implemented, will help realise States parties’ obligations under UNCAT. The CTI would welcome any corrections or updates as applicable. Layout &design: BakOS DESIGN 15/15