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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... violation of human rights , that it is unacceptable under all circumstances , and that de- termining its existence will trigger the implementation of the laws that link human rights violations and bilateral and multilateral as- sistance ...
... violation of human rights , that it is unacceptable under all circumstances , and that de- termining its existence will trigger the implementation of the laws that link human rights violations and bilateral and multilateral as- sistance ...
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... violation of internationally recognized human rights that triggers the implementation of the legislation that links human rights violations and U.S. assistance programs . Further , where credible allegations of the practice of torture ...
... violation of internationally recognized human rights that triggers the implementation of the legislation that links human rights violations and U.S. assistance programs . Further , where credible allegations of the practice of torture ...
Pagina 16
... violations . They should investigate allegations of torture , paying close attention to the questions of secret and incommunicado detention and access of family , lawyers , and doctors to detainees . Ambassadors should meet with human ...
... violations . They should investigate allegations of torture , paying close attention to the questions of secret and incommunicado detention and access of family , lawyers , and doctors to detainees . Ambassadors should meet with human ...
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... violations . Once the American dollars have been spent , we often see no discernible progress in the eradica- tion of torture and other abuses . New legislation should mandate that if the Administration recommends that aid be given to a ...
... violations . Once the American dollars have been spent , we often see no discernible progress in the eradica- tion of torture and other abuses . New legislation should mandate that if the Administration recommends that aid be given to a ...
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... violations , and we want to do something about it . And the outrage could be spread within the Congress so that sense , that rage , is felt because this country has a moral duty to itself and to its people to represent high principle in ...
... violations , and we want to do something about it . And the outrage could be spread within the Congress so that sense , that rage , is felt because this country has a moral duty to itself and to its people to represent high principle in ...
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Pagina 266 - 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 257 - No exceptional circumstances whatsoever, whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instability or any other public emergency, may be invoked as a justification of torture.
Pagina 261 - National law ordinarily restricts the use of force by law enforcement officials in accordance with a principle of proportionality. It is to be understood that such national principles of proportionality are to be respected in the interpretation of this provision. In no case should this provision be interpreted to authorize the use of force which is disproportionate to the legitimate objective to be achieved.
Pagina 268 - 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 252 - All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.
Pagina 17 - For the purposes of this section — (1) the term "gross violations of internationally recognized human rights" includes torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, prolonged detention without charges and trial, causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction and clandestine detention of those persons, and other flagrant denial of the right to life, liberty, or the security of person; and (2) the term "security assistance...
Pagina 257 - Each State Party shall ensure that its competent authorities proceed to a prompt and impartial investigation, wherever there is reasonable ground to believe that an act of torture has been committed in any territory under its jurisdiction.
Pagina 261 - Law Enforcement officials may use force only when strictly necessary and to the extent required for the performance of their duty. Commentary: (a) This provision emphasizes that the use of force by law enforcement officials should be exceptional; while it implies that law enforcement officials may be authorized to use force as is reasonably necessary under the circumstances for the prevention of crime or in effecting or assisting in the lawful arrest of offenders or suspected offenders, no force...
Pagina 291 - No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. In particular, no one shall be subjected without his free consent to medical or scientific experimentation.
Pagina 265 - 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, adopted by the General Assembly...