European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT)

The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) is a human rights body established by the Council of Europe. Its primary role is to visit prisons, detention centers, and other places where people are held across Europe to check for signs of torture or ill-treatment. The CPT assesses conditions, interviews detainees and staff confidentially, and makes recommendations to improve safety and respect for human rights. Its goal is to prevent abuse and ensure humane treatment of detained individuals.