A bill to prohibit the expulsion, return, or extradition of persons by the United States to countries engaging in torture, and for other purposes.
Convention Against Torture Implementation Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of State to submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual list of countries where torture is known to be used.
Prohibits the direct or indirect transfer or return of persons by the United States or any contractor: (1) to a listed country; or (2) if substantial grounds exist for believing a person would be in danger of torture.
Sets forth conditions under which: (1) the Secretary may waive such transfer prohibition; and (2) a treaty-based transfer may occur.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3007-3008, S3008-3009)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3008-3009)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12520-12521)
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