In the past three decades, international and regional human rights
bodies have developed an ever-lengthening list of measures that
states are required to adopt in order to prevent torture. But do
any of these mechanisms actually work? This study is the first
systematic analysis of the effectiveness of torture prevention.
Primary research was conducted in 16 countries, looking at their
experience of torture and prevention mechanisms over a 30-year
period. Data was analysed using a combination of quantitative and
qualitative techniques. Prevention measures do work, although some
are much more effective than others. Most important of all are the
safeguards that should be applied in the first hours and days after
a person is taken into custody. Notification of family and access
to an independent lawyer and doctor have a significant impact in
reducing torture. The investigation and prosecution of torturers
and the creation of independent monitoring bodies are also
important in reducing torture. An important caveat to the
conclusion that prevention works is that is actual practice in
police stations and detention centres that matters - not treaties
ratified or laws on the statute book.
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