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.
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 | Human Rights Watch
WEBApr 22, 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 | OHCHR - UN Human Rights Office
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 - 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 (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.
Ethics of Torture: Definitions, History, and Institutions | Oxford ...
WEBSummary. International law defines torture as the intentional infliction of intense suffering aimed at forcing someone to reveal information, punishing unwanted behavior or inspiring fear in a broader population.
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.
Stop Torture | Amnesty International - Amnesty International
WEBOver 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. We also led international pressure that resulted in the UN Convention against Torture 30 years ago.
Torture - Torture Methods and Types | Freedom from Torture
WEBJul 12, 2023 · Torture is when someone deliberately inflicts mental or physical pain on another person for a specific purpose, where the state is involved or is unable or unwilling to prevent it. Torture is still used by governments, security forces and police, and rebel or insurgent groups across the world to silence and control.
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