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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

CHARTER FOR EUROPEAN SECURITY

Istanbul, November 1999

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III. OUR COMMON RESPONSE

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THE HUMAN DIMENSION

21. We are committed to eradicating torture and cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment throughout the OSCE area. To this end, we will promote legislation to provide procedural and substantive safeguards and remedies to combat these practices. We will assist victims and co-operate with relevant international organizations and non-governmental organizations, as appropriate.

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