96Evidence obtained from torture inadmissible

96 Evidence obtained from torture inadmissible (1) In a proceeding under this Act, evidence obtained, directly or indirectly, from torture is inadmissible. (2) To remove any doubt, this section applies wherever the torture was carried out, whether in or outside the ACT (including outside Australia). (3) In this Act: torture—see the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, article 1, paragraph 1. Note The text of the Convention is set out in the Australian Treaty Series 1989 No 21 ([1989] ATS 21). The Australian Treaty Series is accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au.