Noting that, on 18 April 1989, the Special Rapporteur had an exchange of views with the Committee against Torture established under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Aware that torture constitutes a criminal obliteration of the human personality which can never be justified under any circumstances by any ideology or by any overriding interest, and convinced that a society that tolerates torture can never claim to respect human rights, I j Determined to promote the full implementation of the prohibition under international and national law of the practice of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Convinced that efforts to eradicate torture should first and foremost be concentrated on prevention. Noting, in this regard, the importance of the provision of advisory services and technical assistance as forms of practical assistance to interested States with a view to enabling them to develop the necessary infrastructure to meet international human rights standards, Recalling the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, approved by the Economic and Social Council by its resolutions 663 C (XXIV) of 31 July 1957 and 2076 (LXII) of 13 May 1977, the Principles of Medical Ethics relevant to the role of health personnel, particularly physicians, in the protection of prisoners and detainees against torture or punishment adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 37/194 of 18 December 1982 -93-and the Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power, adopted by the Assembly in its resolution 40/34 of 29 November 1985, Recalling also the Body of Principles for the Protection of All Persons under Any Form of Detention or Imprisonment approved by the General Assembly in its resolution 43/173 of 9 December 1988, Recalling further the conclusions and recommendations of the
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the protection of human rights, specifically the prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. It mentions international and national laws, conventions, and resolutions related to this topic. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a professional or official context. The content is not related to economic development, natural resources, or industry, but rather to human rights and humanitarian issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Health