The Covenant defined a number of rights which could not be derogated from, including the right to life and freedom of thought and the right not to be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. He noted with concern, however, that anti-terrorism efforts had imperilled those rights.  The rights of detainees were being restricted.
Le Pacte définit les droits - droit à la vie et à la liberté de penser et droit de ne pas être soumis à la torture ou à des peines et traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants - auxquels il n'est pas possible de déroger.