FORENSIC SERVICES MUST BE INDEPENDENT FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT BUT THE UNITED STATES SHALL NOT PRIVATIZATION SUCH SERVICES - UN EXPERT TELLS ASSEMBLY

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Web version   New York Oct 22 2014 7:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Mr. Juan Mendez, Special Rapporteur on Torture, Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas FORENSIC SERVICES MUST BE INDEPENDENT FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT – UN EXPERT TELLS ASSEMBLY To be effective, an investigation into torture must be prompt, impartial, independent and thorough, but that seems to be the exception in many countries, where forensic services are closely linked with law enforcement agencies, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture told the General Assembly. Read more RELATED Briefing General Assembly, UN rights expert urges dual fight against torture, corruption The incidences of torture and ill-treatment around the world have not been diminishing and the need for effective prevention is “as great as it ever has been,” a United Nations human rights expert said today as he urged Member States to do more to tackle domestic corruption in order to prevent such episodes of abuses. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media