Prevention of Torture:
Training Manual for Public Officials

Torture represents a severe violation of human rights. It is universally condemned and prohibited under both domestic and international laws. It inflicts immense physical and psychological pain, undermines the principles of justice, and erodes trust between law enforcement and communities. Adopting a human rights-based approach helps public officials gain legitimacy and public trust, which is essential for effective law enforcement.

This training manual is designed specifically for public officials who hold an office by virtue of which they are empowered to hold any person in custody and any officers who are responsible for maintaining public order and investigating offences. These include, but are not limited to, law enforcement agencies such as the police, prison guards, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), AntiNarcotics Force (ANF), Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism Units, Military Police, And Provincial Law Enforcement Agencies (Rangers, Levies, Frontier Constabulary etc.).