We therefore call on the Lebanese authorities to refrain from the use of torture and ill-treatment, as obliged by international law. We further recall they are obliged to respect international standards relating to conditions of detention and fair trial norms, including the right to access legal counsel. We therefore urge them to release Mr Kayed or to place him under the protection of the law, and ensure that he is not subjected to any mis-treatment or abuse. Alkarama has also transmitted information relating to this urgent situation to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture to seek his intervention on Mr Kayed's behalf.