### Question
How does the law define particularly severe violations of religious freedom?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 6402*, **particularly severe violations of religious freedom** is defined as:

> systematic, ongoing, egregious violations of religious freedom, including violations such as—


(A) torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 6402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 73-INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM**

