Document Type : Article

Authors

1 Associate Prof., Department of Public and International Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 PhD Student in International Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The right to humane treatment when deprived of liberty is a fundamental human right that was enshrined in Article 10 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights for the first time. Since deprivation of liberty leads to vulnerability and violates the individual’s dignity, it is considered necessary for respecting the inherent dignity of humans. International human rights instruments have not defined this concept, as only the prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment or punishment has been mentioned in the said instruments. However, this prohibition is just a minimum commitment for the protection of persons deprived of liberty. Ensuring humane treatment of individuals deprived of liberty needs a higher level of commitment and adequate actions from governments.

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