27. For the prisoner and for his or her family, the other issue is that a lack of transparency in what is already a harrowing experience - waiting for one &apos; s execution - can result in &quot; inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment &quot; within the meaning of article 7 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
27. For the prisoner and for his or her family, the other issue is that a lack of transparency in what is already a harrowing experience - waiting for one &apos; s execution - can result in &quot; inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment &quot; within the meaning of article 7 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.