Report of the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Juan E. Méndez (2012)

In this report, The Special Rapporteur condemns the ongoing practice by the Iranian authorities of executing people charged with drug-related offences. He calls for an immediate moratorium on the death penalty, particularly in drug-related and juvenile cases.

Citation: Juan E. Méndez, 'Report of the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment' (2012) A/HRC/19/61

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