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Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1984)
This Convention prohibits torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Malawi acceded in 1996.
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The Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, adopted in 1984, is the main international treaty prohibiting torture and other forms of ill-treatment. Malawi became a party to the Convention in 1996, committing to prevent and punish acts of torture.
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