are not possible to be identified. There are no signs of recent
intentional injuries throughout his body or any consequences of
inhumane treatment related to provision of food, hygiene and
medical care. There is no clinical evidence of repeated abuse or
torture pattern.
2.11 In light of the above, and reference to the definition of “torture”
according to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,
Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, under
Decree-Law No. 8 of 1998, which is the same definition set out
in the Penal Code promulgated by Decree Law No. 15 of 1976, as
amended, the minutes of investigation of the Public Prosecution
and the Military Prosecution and the forensic reports at the
investigation and trial stages lack any evidence that there are
cases of torture in relation to the aforementioned. These are
medical reports issued by two different specialized medical
agencies, with which NIHR is satisfied. Therefore, claims of
the crime of torture against the aforementioned persons are
contrary to the relevant medical reports.
3. NIHR efforts in verifying allegations of enforced disappearance crime
3.1 On the other hand, NIHR has examined the applications filed
by the relatives or legal representatives of some of the convicts
to the Public Prosecution. These applications indicated that the
applicants are aware of the whereabouts of the convicts and
they requested allowing them or their representatives to visit.
These applications can be summarized as follows:
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