25/04/2012 (Agence Europe) - Ashton welcomes ratification of the protocol to the convention against torture. On Tuesday 24 April, the high representative of the EU for foreign affairs welcomed the ratification by the Philippines on 17 April of the optional protocol to the convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. “With this accession, the Philippines have further reinforced their commitment to the complete eradication of torture”, explained...