3 Questions
Which international human rights treaty prohibits torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment?
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Which international mechanism monitors the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?
Human Rights Committee
Under which international human rights instrument do states have an obligation to respect, protect, and fulfill the right to adequate housing for all individuals within their jurisdiction?
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Study Notes
International Human Rights Treaties
- The Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment prohibits torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.
Monitoring International Human Rights Implementation
- The Human Rights Committee monitors the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
International Human Rights Instruments
- The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights obliges states to respect, protect, and fulfill the right to adequate housing for all individuals within their jurisdiction.
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