The Phenomenon of Torture: Hearings and Markup Before the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Its Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations, House of Representatives, Ninety-eighth Congress, Second Session, on H.J. Res. 605, May 15, 16; September 6, 1984U.S. Government Printing Office, 1984 - 296 pagini |
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... tion has been sorely ineffective and that the administration and Congress have been reluctant to enforce the laws that establish that the United States will not conduct business as usual with tor- turers . And so , we would like to say ...
... tion has been sorely ineffective and that the administration and Congress have been reluctant to enforce the laws that establish that the United States will not conduct business as usual with tor- turers . And so , we would like to say ...
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... tion that we pose to this body . We know that there are men , women , and children who are being tortured today , in 1984 , in at least one - third of the nations of this world . We know from our own experience that some of that torture ...
... tion that we pose to this body . We know that there are men , women , and children who are being tortured today , in 1984 , in at least one - third of the nations of this world . We know from our own experience that some of that torture ...
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... tion of torture and other abuses . New legislation should mandate that if the Administration recommends that aid be given to a country in spite of its flagrant disregard for human rights , a full accounting of the extraordinary ...
... tion of torture and other abuses . New legislation should mandate that if the Administration recommends that aid be given to a country in spite of its flagrant disregard for human rights , a full accounting of the extraordinary ...
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... tion , which is a very big problem and one that is almost always a precondition to torturing . And one which is a problem in countries that range from Turkey , where it can be up to 45 days , to the occu- pied territories in the Middle ...
... tion , which is a very big problem and one that is almost always a precondition to torturing . And one which is a problem in countries that range from Turkey , where it can be up to 45 days , to the occu- pied territories in the Middle ...
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... tion , which is that this is absolutely unthinkable , there could be no torture in their country . Mr. YATRON . Mr. Healey , do you want to comment ? Mr. HEALEY . I think , in particular , Mr. Chairman , incommunica- do detention is one ...
... tion , which is that this is absolutely unthinkable , there could be no torture in their country . Mr. YATRON . Mr. Healey , do you want to comment ? Mr. HEALEY . I think , in particular , Mr. Chairman , incommunica- do detention is one ...
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Pagina 272 - ... of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person, or for any reason based on discrimination of any kind, when such pain or suffering is inflicted by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity. It does not include pain or suffering arising only from, inherent in or incidental to lawful sanctions.
Pagina 17 - ... torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, prolonged detention without charges, causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction and clandestine detention of those persons, or other flagrant denial of the right to life, liberty, and the security of person, unless such assistance will directly benefit the needy people in such country.
Pagina 262 - Rights, both of which provide that no one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Having regard also to the Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Being Subjected to Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment...
Pagina 265 - Officials provides that law enforcement officials may use force only when strictly necessary and to the extent required for the performance of their duty...
Pagina 261 - ... him for an act he has committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating him or other persons. It does not include pain or suffering arising only from, inherent in or incidental to, lawful sanctions to the extent consistent with the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. 2. Torture constitutes an aggravated and deliberate form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Pagina 266 - torture" means any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him or a third person information or a confession, punishing him for an act he or a third person has committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person, or for any reason based on discrimination of any kind...
Pagina 272 - It is a contravention of medical ethics for health personnel, particularly physicians, to be involved in any professional relationship with prisoners or detainees the purpose of which is not solely to evaluate, protect or improve their physical and mental health.
Pagina 256 - All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.
Pagina 244 - Courts, as the case may be, of all causes where an alien sues for a tort only, in violation of the law of nations or a treaty of the United States...
Pagina 261 - Nations, as a violation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as an obstacle to friendly and peaceful relations among nations and as a fact capable of disturbing peace and security among peoples.