United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
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The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is a United Nations special rapporteur. The office has been filled by Pau Pérez-Sales since 1 August 2026.[1]
Inaugural holderPieter Kooijmans
WebsiteOfficial website
| United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment | |
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since August 2026 | |
| Inaugural holder | Pieter Kooijmans |
| Website | Official website |
History
| Name | Image | Time frame | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kooijmans |  |
1985–1993 | [2] |
| Nigel Rodley | .jpg) |
1993–2001 | [3] |
| Theo van Boven | .jpg) |
2001–2004 | [4] |
| Manfred Nowak |  |
2004–2010 | [5] |
| Juan E. Méndez |  |
2010–2016 | [6] |
| Nils Melzer | 2016–2022 | [7] | |
| Alice Jill Edwards |  |
2022–2026 | [8] |
| Pau Pérez-Sales |  |
2026– | [9] |
