Guinea
Practice Relating to Rule 90. Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment
Guinea’s Soldier’s Manual (2010), under the heading “Rules of conduct in combat”, states: “No torture, whether physical or mental, is permitted.”
Guinea’s Code of Conduct (2011) states:
Article 30: During periods of exceptional circumstances, state of emergency or state of siege, actions of the defence forces must conform to national law and international humanitarian law.
Article 31: Defence forces personnel must in all circumstances refrain from committing the following acts: … torture … all cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment (such as flagellation, blows, beating) … and all other acts affecting the physical and/or psychological integrity as well as the well-being of individuals.
Guinea’s Disciplinary Regulations (2012) states: “Military personnel in combat are prohibited from … [committing] violence to life and person of the sick, wounded and shipwrecked, of prisoners as well as civilians, in particular … cruel treatment, torture and torment”.
Guinea’s Code of Conduct (2014) states:
Article 30: During periods of exceptional circumstances, state of emergency or state of siege, actions of the defence forces must conform to national law and international humanitarian law.
Article 31: Defence forces personnel must in all circumstances refrain from committing the following acts: … torture … all cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment (such as flagellation, blows, beating) … and all other acts affecting the physical and/or psychological integrity as well as the well-being of individuals.
Guinea’s Code of Conduct (2011) states:
Article 30: During periods of exceptional circumstances, state of emergency or state of siege, actions of the defence forces must conform to national law and international humanitarian law.
Article 31: Defence forces personnel must in all circumstances refrain from committing the following acts: … all cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment (such as flagellation, blows, beating)[.]
Guinea’s Code of Conduct (2014) states:
Article 30: During periods of exceptional circumstances, state of emergency or state of siege, actions of the defence forces must conform to national law and international humanitarian law.
Article 31: Defence forces personnel must in all circumstances refrain from committing the following acts: … all cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment (such as flagellation, blows, beating)[.]