40th Anniversary of CAT-An Interview with Dr Alice Edwards UN Special Rapporteur on Torture

For over 25 years, Dr Alice Edwards has been at the forefront of the global fight against torture. As the current UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, she has focused on addressing this crime in conflict zones, regulating the equipment used by police forces to commit torture, and improving prison conditions worldwide. As the Convention Against Torture celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024, she reflects on progress made, as well as persistent challenges this treaty faces worldwide and shares her vision for a future free from torture.