Report of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Manfred Nowak

Summarizes activities of the Special Rapporteur between Aug. and Dec. 2008, including updates on country visits, future visits, pending requests for invitations, and highlights of key presentations and meetings; focuses on the compatibility of the death penalty with the prohibition of cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment; discusses a human rights-based approach to drug policies, and sets out conclusions and recommendations.

24 p.

Includes bibliographical references.