Civil and Political Rights pa rt II Budapest 1994 (Decisions: VIII. The Human Dimension) 20. The participating States strongly condemn all forms of torture as one of the most flagrant violations of human rights and human dignity. They commit themselves to strive for its elimination. They recognize the importance in this respect of international norms as laid down in international treaties on human rights, in particular the United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. They also recognize the importance of national legislation aimed at eradicating torture. They commit themselves to inquire into all alleged cases of torture and to prosecute offenders. They also commit themselves to include in their educational and training programmes for law enforcement and police forces specific provisions with a view to eradicating torture. They consider that an exchange of information on this problem is an essential prerequisite. The participating States should have the possibility to obtain such information. The CSCE should in this context also draw on the experience of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and other Cruelly Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment established by the Commission on Human Rights of the United Nations and make use of information provided by NGOs. Istanbul 1999 (Charter for European Security: III. Our Common Response) 21. We are committed to eradicating torture and cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment throughout the OSCE area. To this end, we will promote legislation to provide procedural and substantive safeguards and remedies to combat these practices. We will assist victims and co-operate with relevant international organizations and non-governmental organizations, as appropriate. 3.1.4 Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest or Detention See also: á Part II. á Part II. á Part II. á Part II. á Part II. 2.4.1: Rule of Law > General Provisions 2.4.3 B: Treatment of Persons Deprived of Their Liberty 3.1.3: Prohibition of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment 3.1.5: Right to a Fair Trial 3.1.6: Right to Effective Remedies Vienna 1989 (Questions Relating to Security in Europe: Principles) (23) The participating States will (23.1) - ensure that no one will be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile; (…) OSCE Human Dimension Commitments 101