A/HRC/13/56 Underlining the imperative need for the Ad Hoc Committee to elaborate complementary standards to the International Convention in accordance with paragraph 199 of the Durban Programme of Action (A/CONF.189/12). 1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Chairperson-Rapporteur of the Ad Hoc Committee on the elaboration of complementary standards and notes the views expressed during the second session of the Ad Hoc Committee; 2. Decides that the Ad Hoc Committee shall convene its third session from 29 November to 10 December 2010; 3. Also decides to remain seized of this priority issue. 43rd meeting 25 March 2010 [Adopted without a vote. See part II, chap. IX.] 13/19. Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: the role and responsibility of judges, prosecutors and lawyers The Human Rights Council, Recalling all resolutions on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment adopted by the General Assembly, the Commission on Human Rights and the Council, Recalling also Human Rights Council resolution 12/3 of 1 October 2009 on the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, jurors and assessors and the independence of lawyers, and Human Rights Council decision 2/110 of 27 November 2006 on the integrity of the judicial system, Reaffirming that no one shall be subjected to torture or to other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Recalling that freedom from torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment is a non-derogable right that must be protected under all circumstances, including during states of emergency and in times of international or internal armed conflicts or disturbance and that the absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment is affirmed in relevant international instruments, stressing that legal and procedural safeguards against such acts must not be subject to measures that would circumvent this right, and emphasizing that judges, prosecutors and lawyers play a critical role in safeguarding this right, Convinced that an independent and impartial judiciary, an independent legal profession and the integrity of the judicial system are essential prerequisites for the protection of human rights, including the right to be free from torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and for the application of the rule of law and for ensuring a fair trial and that there is no discrimination in the administration of justice, 1. Condemns all forms of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, including through intimidation, which are and shall remain prohibited at any time and in any place whatsoever and can thus never be justified, and calls upon all States to implement fully the absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; 49