112 Civil and Political Rights PART II 5. We are seriously concerned that torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment still take place in many parts of the world, including in OSCE participating States. 6. We therefore pledge to uphold the absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment as set forth in the Convention, to implement fully and in good faith its provisions, and to act in full conformity with all its principles. 7. We call upon the participating States, which have not yet done so, to give early consideration to becoming parties to the Optional Protocol to the Convention. 8. We also reaffirm our determination to implement fully our common OSCE commitments to eradicate torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. 9. We shall intensify our efforts to take persistent, determined and effective measures to prevent and combat torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and to ensure full rehabilitation of torture victims. 10. We recognize the valuable contribution of the OSCE in promoting the principles and provisions laid down in the Convention. 11. We consider it important to co-operate fully to this end with the applicable international intergovernmental bodies. 12. We commend the persistent efforts of civil society working to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and to alleviate the suffering of victims. 3.1.4 Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest or Detention See also: § II. 2.4.1: Rule of Law > General Provisions § II. 2.4.3 B: Treatment of Persons Deprived of Their Liberty § II. 3.1.3: Prohibition of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment § II. 3.1.5: Right to a Fair Trial § II. 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; (…)