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	1. Introduction - 2. How to use this Handbook - 3. Setting the Context - Summary of Part I

PART I - PRELIMINARY MATTERS

1. Introduction

2. How To Use This Handbook

2.1 Outline of core chapters

2.2 Terminology

2.3 Essential policy issues

3. Setting the Context

3.1 Introduction

3.2 What can you hope to achieve by reporting allegations of torture?

3.3 What is torture?

3.4 How does torture happen?

3.5 In what contexts might you receive or obtain allegations of torture?

3.6 Can allegations be made against non-governmental actors?

Part I - Summary

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	I. Preliminary Matters: section links...
	1. Introduction - 2. How to use this Handbook - 3. Setting the Context - Summary of Part I
	Handbook links...	website home page
	Table of Contents - Search - Part I: Preliminary Matters - Part II: Documenting Allegations - Part III: Responding to the Information Collected - Appendices