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Putin Denounces Torture Prevention Treaty Amid Council Dispute

9/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

On September 29, 2025, President Vladimir Putin signed a law denouncing European Convention for the Prevention of Torture.
The move followed parliament's vote to exit the treaty, ratified in 1998.
The denunciation follows the Council of Europe denying a Russian representative on the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT).
The law's approval was published online by Russian authorities.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, Russia ratified the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture, committing to uphold human rights standards. However, President Vladimir Putin's 2025 law marked a retreat from these obligations, reflecting a trend of increasing authoritarianism. This shift threatens Russia's relations with European institutions and may lead to further deterioration of human rights practices domestically, undermining international frameworks established since the convention's inception in 1989.

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Story summary

On September 29, 2025, President Vladimir Putin signed a law denouncing European Convention for the Prevention of Torture.
The move followed parliament's vote to exit the treaty, ratified in 1998.
The denunciation follows the Council of Europe denying a Russian representative on the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT).
The law's approval was published online by Russian authorities.

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