Detainee Treatment Act

The Detainee Treatment Act, passed in 2005, is a U.S. law that aims to ensure humane treatment of individuals held by the Department of Defense, especially in the context of the War on Terror. It prohibits cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment of detainees and establishes legal rights for them, including access to courts to challenge their detention. The Act reinforces the U.S. commitment to human rights and the rule of law, setting standards for how detainees should be treated and safeguarding them against mistreatment.