I. INTRODUCTION

II. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE

A. China Has Failed To Ban All Forms Of Torture
B. Chinese Authorities Rarely Prosecute Torturers
C. Torture Remains A Common Practice Against Tibetan Prisoners
D. Torture Is Increasingly Leading To Deaths Of Tibetan Prisoners
E. The Absence Of An Independent Judiciary And Due Process Safeguards Contribute To Torture Against Tibetans

III. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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