Convention Against Torture Implementation Act of 2005

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Convention Against Torture Implementation Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of State to submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual list of countries where torture is known to be used.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 17, 2005

Prohibits the direct or indirect transfer or return of persons by the United States or any contractor: (1) to a listed country; or (2) if substantial grounds exist for believing a person would be in danger of torture.

Sets forth conditions under which: (1) the Secretary may waive such transfer prohibition; and (2) a treaty-based transfer may occur.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Convention Against Torture Implementation Act of 2005

Latest action (Nov 8, 2005): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12520-12521)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 17, 2005

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.