What should I do if I have been tortured or mistreated by the police?

• Keep as much evidence of your torture or mistreatment as possible (for example photographs, medical records etc).
   
• Ask to see a prison doctor and show him/her any injuries resulting from the mistreatment and ask him/her to make a record of them.
   
• Tell your consular official and show him/her any evidence you possess of mistreatment. Ask him/her to keep a record of this information.
   
• Tell your family when you speak to them and ask them to keep a record.
   
• Tell your lawyer and ask him/her to make a record.

This is not a substitute for legal advice and, because every case is different and legal systems around the world vary so much, we cannot guarantee that the answers will be applicable to your own case. For advice about your own situation, you should talk to a lawyer qualified in the jurisdiction where you are being prosecuted.

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