could not be content solely with the Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Being Subjected to Torture. The adoption of a convention which took all legal, social and humanitarian aspects into account would therefore meet an urgent need, and it was necessary to ensure, in that context, that torturers were brought to justice and punished, in the framework of a modern conception of universal jurisdiction. / ... A/C.3/39/SR.48 English Page 8 28. Miss BROSNAKOVA (Czechoslovakia), speaking on agenda items 96, 97, 98 and 99, said that, particularly in recent years, the international community had seen that science and technology were more and more often used for military purposes. That lethal trend in the orientation of science and technology did not stem from a spontaneous, uncontrollable development, on the contrary, human intent and will had come into play. 29. It was not exaggerated to say that mankind was currently on the verge of a nuclear abyss and that the blame lay with the most aggressive forces of imperialism, originating primarily in the irresponsible behaviour of Governments, whose decision-making was strongly influenced by the profits of the military-industrial complex. The representatives of such States therefore refused to discuss the real nature of the relationship between human rights and scientific and technological development. It was essential to emphasize the fact that consideration of that relationship was fully justified and extremely significant, because it involved, among other things, the most important human right, namely, the right to life. It was a fact that various disarmament issues were dealt with by the relevant bodies both within and outside the United Nations, but none of them considered the problem and its consequences within the whole complex of human ~ights. Unless the current international situation improved and a solution was 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the relationship between human rights and scientific and technological development, highlighting the potential risks and consequences of unchecked scientific progress. It also touches on the theme of justice and punishment for human rights violators, particularly in the context of torture. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a UN document or speech.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Science and technology