the burden and standard of proof where it is alleged that evidence was
extracted under torture; and
o the use of evidence obtained as a result of investigations prompted by
statements extracted under torture (fruit of the poisoned tree).
Develop an authoritative general comment on extraterritorial application of the
Convention and clarify, among other issues, the elements of individual and state
complicity.
Ensure that future reviews of France, Germany and the United Kingdom include
attention to counterterrorism intelligence cooperation with countries known for
torture, guidelines for interrogations of detainees in third countries, and
jurisprudence on the use of torture evidence in legal proceedings.
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To the Special Rapporteur on human rights while countering terrorism and
the Special Rapporteur on torture
•
Continue to draw attention to the issues discussed in this report and contribute to
the development of clear guidelines for intelligence agencies with respect to
cooperation with countries known for torture.
To the UN Human Rights Committee
•
Ensure that future reviews of France, Germany and the United Kingdom include
attention to counterterrorism intelligence cooperation with countries known for
torture, guidelines for interrogations of detainees in third countries, and
jurisprudence on the use of torture evidence in legal proceedings.
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