Pub. L. 113-235, div. J, tit. VII, sec. 7066

prohibition on use of torture

EnactedYear: 2014Length: 97 wordsOfficial source
prohibition on use of tortureSec. 7066. (a) None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to support or justify the use of torture, cruel, or inhumane treatment by any official or contract employee of the United States Government.(b) Funds appropriated under titles III and IV of this Act shall be made available, notwithstanding section 660 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and following consultation with the Committees on Appropriations, for assistance to eliminate torture by foreign police, military or other security forces in countries receiving assistance from funds appropriated by this Act.
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