Torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment

The Islamic Penal Code 2013 came into force in May 2013. The new legislation amends the law with regards to the death penalty, life imprisonment and corporal punishment, but these forms of sentencing remain lawful for offences committed by children.

In Saudi Arabia, people may be lawfully sentenced to corporal punishment, life imprisonment and the death penalty for...

A report from Augeo Foundation and the Dutch Children's Ombudsman on tackling violence against children in Europe, to coincide with the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children's 2015 theme of Violence against Children.

Summary: The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed on 26 June. To mark the day, CRIN...