16. Calls upon States parties to give early consideration to signing and ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment,Resolution 57/199, annex. which provides further measures for use in the fight against and prevention of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;
16. Exhorta a los Estados partes a que consideren sin dilación la posibilidad de firmar y ratificar el Protocolo Facultativo de la Convención contra la Tortura y Otros Tratos o Penas Crueles, Inhumanos o DegradantesResolución 57/199, anexo., que prevé nuevas medidas para prevenir y combatir la tortura y otros tratos y penas crueles, inhumanos o degradantes;