The Duma of Russia today voted unanimously the country’s departure from the European Convention against torture, as reported by NEHTA and other Russian media.
The Russian State Duma Has Approved the Denunciation of the European Convention Against Torture.
The Bill was Introduced by Putin At the Suggestion of the Government.
The Convention Provised for Independent Experts to Visit Prisons and Prepare Reports. pic.twitter.com/2egbyp69he
– Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) September 17, 2025
The bill was introduced to the Russian Parliament in August by Vladimir Putin and today was ratified.
The Convention allowed independent experts to visit Russian prisons and publish reports on detention conditions – a supervision that the Kremlin has now been “unloaded”.
Russia official Legalizes torture;
The Russian State Duma has unanimously voted to withdraw from the European Convention Against Torture.
The Bill was Introduced by Vladimir Putin at the Government’s Request.
The Convention Had Allowed Independent Experts to Visit Prisons… pic.twitter.com/ndntfbmivq
– Nexta (@Nexta_tv) September 17, 2025
Russia signed the “European Convention on torture of torture and inhumane or humiliating or punishment” in 1996, when he became a member of the Council of Europe, but had actually retired for three years.
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https://t.co/bgfrsm3wdm– рбк (@ru_rbc) September 17, 2025
Source :Skai
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