A/HRC/13/36 53. States are urged to strengthen legislation to protect the rights of arrested and detained individuals from torture and physical mistreatment and ensure they are afforded the full complement of due process rights in accordance with their obligations under international human rights. 54. States should ensure that national human rights institutions have the necessary capacity to contribute meaningfully to the protection of human rights and in particular to the provision of effective remedies in cases of substantive violations. 55. States should provide their law enforcement authorities, including intelligence agencies and prison staff, with training on international human rights laws and standards, including on the obligation to ensure effective remedies and accountability in the case of violations of human rights when committed by State agents or public officials. 56. To ensure accountability, torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment committed by public officials and State agents should give rise to criminal liability and/or disciplinary measures. All allegations of torture or ill-treatment by any of the above-mentioned officers should be investigated and those found responsible punished. National laws and relevant regulating documents for public officials and State agents, including the police, intelligence officials and the military must comply with international human rights obligations to ensure that appropriate investigation and, where necessary, prosecution of alleged violations occur. 18 GE.10-10442