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Austria – Cage beds in psychiatric institutions are still very common

News Apr 30, 2013 - There is an east-west-divide in Austria about the usage of such beds in psychiatric institutions. Whereas in the east it is very common,

Austria: Ratification of OPCAT and new provision on torture

News Dec 11, 2012 - Austria has made two important steps in the field of torture prevention and criminalisation. On 4 December 2012, Austria ratified the Optional Protocol

Austria: Torture victim Bakary J. claims damages amounting to €750,000

News Dec 10, 2012 - The lawyer of Gambian national Bakary J., Nikolaus Rast, is demanding €750,000 in compensation for physical and psychological pain. Bakary J. was tortured

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Country Situations Sep 26, 2012

Austria: After six years, three policemen dismissed over torture case

News Apr 25, 2012 - Three out of four policemen who were involved in torturing a Gambian detainee awaiting deportation in 2006, were dismissed from their duties after

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