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In our series of lessons we have discussed the issue of Torture in Lesson Series 7: "Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment"

The following questions offer a way to discuss the issue of torture at community level and suggest actions can be taken to help victims and also to prevent torture. As is the case for many other human rights violations in Asian countries, the importance of reform of the prosecution and judicial systems is stressed.