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: 31

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