Russia's withdrawal from the Council of Europe's anti-torture committee took effect on November 1, ending the CPT's mandate to independently inspect detention facilities in the country. The departure from Moscow followed years of limited access and a refusal to publish most inspection reports.

Russia's withdrawal from the Council of Europe's anti-torture committee took effect on November 1, ending the CPT's mandate to independently inspect detention facilities in the country. The departure from Moscow followed years of limited access and a refusal to publish most inspection reports.