This publication aims to increase the professional understanding and knowledge of the principles and methodologies for prevention of torture through effective investigation and documentation as set out in the Istanbul Protocol.

The Istanbul Protocol formerly known as The Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is the first set of international guidelines ever published for the documentation of torture and its consequences. The Istanbul Protocol provides internationally accredited procedures for the assessment of persons who allege torture and ill treatment, for investigating cases of alleged torture, and for reporting such findings to the judiciary or any other investigative body. It also forms the basis for legal practitioners in Sri Lanka to investigate an allegation of torture.

This publication, aimed at lawyers working on cases of torture, focuses on the sections of the Istanbul Protocol that deal with relevant international legal standards, ethical codes and the legal investigation of torture. We expect that this manual will be a valuable tool in providing the relevant legal practitioners with a comprehensive set of guidelines when working on cases pertaining to torture.

This publication is available in English, Sinhala and Tamil.

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