Declaration of Tokyo

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Declaration of Tokyo (pronunciation: /dɛkləˈreɪʃ(ə)n əv təˈkiːoʊ/) is a set of guidelines for physicians concerning torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in relation to detention and imprisonment, adopted by the World Medical Association (WMA) in October 1975 during the 29th World Medical Assembly in Tokyo, Japan.

Etymology

The term "Declaration of Tokyo" is derived from the city where the declaration was adopted, Tokyo, the capital city of Japan. The word "declaration" (pronunciation: /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃ(ə)n/) comes from the Latin "declarare", meaning to make clear or to announce.

Overview

The Declaration of Tokyo is a specific policy statement of the WMA that provides ethical guidance for physicians regarding their professional responsibilities when dealing with individuals who are detained or imprisoned. It specifically prohibits physicians from participating in, or being complicit in, torture or other forms of cruel or inhuman treatment.

Key Provisions

The Declaration of Tokyo includes several key provisions. These include the requirement that physicians maintain the utmost respect for human life, the prohibition of physicians from participating in any form of torture or cruel treatment, and the requirement that physicians not allow their medical knowledge to be used in a manner that harms detained or imprisoned individuals.

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