HCONRES 431
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Condemning the use of torture and other forms of cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment or punishment in the United States and other countries, and expressing support for victims of those practices.
Introduced: June 26, 2002
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 20, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 27, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1158-1159)
Jun 26, 2002
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 26, 2002
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Declares that Congress: (1) condemns the use of torture and other forms of cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment in the United States and other countries; (2) recognizes the United Nations International Day in Support of the Victims of Torture and expresses support for all victims of torture who are struggling to overcome the physical scars and psychological effects of such practices; and (3) encourages training law enforcement personnel and others in the prevention of torture and other forms of cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment.
Encourages the Secretary of State to seek the adoption of a commitment to: (1) treat confessions and other evidence obtained through torture or other forms of cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment, as inadmissible in any legal proceeding; and (2) prohibit, in law and in practice, incommunicado detention.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1