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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/extradition-torture-order-1997/schedule-1/part-I/crossheading-13",
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  "legislation": "uksi/1997/1769",
  "legislation_title": "The Extradition (Torture) Order 1997",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/extradition-torture-order-1997",
  "path": "schedule/1/part/I/crossheading/13",
  "kind": "crossheading",
  "number": "Article 13",
  "heading": null,
  "text": "Each State Party shall ensure that any individual who alleges he has been subjected to torture in any territory under its jurisdiction has the right to complain to, and to have his case promptly and impartially examined by, its competent authorities. Steps shall be taken to ensure that the complainant and witnesses are protected against all ill-treatment or intimidation as a consequence of his complaint or any evidence given.",
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  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
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    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-29T12:05:08.753966+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}