Criminal Prosecution of Perpetrators of the Crime of Torture

Abstract

Research Summary:

This study deals with the criminal prosecution of the perpetrators of the crime of torture in terms of the legal basis for criminalizing and combating the phenomenon in general at the international or regional level and the position of domestic legislation, whether constitutional or ordinary, as well as to address the criminal behavior of the crime and what are the most important types Finally, it includes the examination of the penalties prescribed for the crime, and the most important legal guarantees for the prosecution and tracking of criminals at the international and local levels. Conclusion  presented the most important findings and recommendations.