0442541_CORRPocketBook11Add3.qxp 14.09.2005 13:47 Page 2 Human rights derive from the inherent dignity of the human person.5 All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated at all times with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.6 No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. There are no exceptions.7 Torture is defined as any act by which severe physical or mental pain or suffering is intentionally inflicted on a person, other than that which is inherent in or incidental to lawful sanctions.8 Ill-treatment is defined as other acts of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment which do not amount to torture.9 Any act of torture committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population, with knowledge of the attack, is a crime against humanity.10 No prisoner shall be subjected, even with his or her consent, to any medical or scientific experimentation which may be detrimental to health.11 Like torture and ill-treatment, enforced disappearances and summary executions are completely prohibited.12 2

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