Objective: Forensic Evidence in the Fight Against Torture

[Robin Yan]

Forensic Evidence in the Fight Against Torture

 • Increase the availability of high quality forensic documentation concerning allegations of torture

 • Use and facilitate victims’ access to forensic documentation as evidence in legal proceedings

 • Increase awareness of the significance of medical forensic evidence, victims’ rights and state obligations under the U.N. Convention against Torture to investigate and prosecute perpetrators

http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilp/documents/ForensicEvidenceagenda.pdf?rd=1