Torture - Wikipedia
WEBTorture is the deliberate infliction of severe pain or suffering on a person for various reasons, including punishment, extracting a confession, interrogation for information, or intimidating third parties. Some definitions are restricted to acts carried out by the state, but others include non-state organizations.
Cruel and Unusual Punishments: 15 Types of Torture | Britannica
WEBThroughout the ages some extremely brutal methods of torture and execution have come and gone. And there are a few that have not yet gone, too. Read on about these 15 terrifying types of torture, but please don’t try this at home.
Torture | Human Rights Watch
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Torture | Human Rights Watch. The prohibition against torture is a bedrock principle of international law. Torture, as well as cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, is banned at all times,...
Torture | Human Rights, Psychological Effects & Prevention
WEBApr 11, 2024 · torture, the infliction of severe physical or mental pain or suffering for a purpose, such as extracting information, coercing a confession, or inflicting punishment. It is normally committed by a public official or other person …
Torture - Amnesty International
WEBTorture is when somebody in an official capacity inflicts severe mental or physical pain or suffering on somebody else for a specific purpose. Sometimes authorities torture a person to extract a confession for a crime, or to get information from them. Sometimes torture is simply used as a punishment that spreads fear in society.
Torture | OHCHR
WEBApr 19, 2024 · About. International law prohibits torture at all times and in all places, even in situations of armed conflict or public emergency. There are no exceptions. States have made unprecedented efforts towards establishing frameworks for implementing the prohibition of torture.
Torture (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
WEBFeb 7, 2006 · The above-mentioned U.N. Convention identifies four reasons for torture, namely: (1) to obtain a confession; (2) to obtain information; (3) to punish; (4) to coerce the sufferer or others to act in certain ways. Certainly, these are all possible purposes of torture, as is torture performed for sadistic pleasure.
Stop Torture | Amnesty International - Amnesty International
WEBTORTURE: A GLOBAL CRISIS. We are witnessing a global crisis on torture. Over the last five years, Amnesty International has reported on torture in 141 countries – three-quarters of the world. For decades, Amnesty has exposed governments who torture. We have supported torture survivors to get justice.
Torture around the world: what you need to know - Amnesty International
WEBJune 22, 2015. Torture around the world: what you need to know. On 26 June, the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Amnesty International members and supporters in more than 55 countries will hold events to remind people that thousands are being tortured around the world.
Torture as a weapon of war must cease, rights experts demand
WEBJun 26, 2023 · Ranging from severe beatings to sexual humiliation and rape, torture is widely used as a means of war. And often, torture involves the use of tools or instruments, mock executions, and forcing...
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