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Torture
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An act which willingly causes suffering, either physical or mental in order to obtain something from someone.
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The Famous 3 M's from UNCAT article 14- relates to compensation for victims
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Moral = Obtaining redress.
Money = Fair and adequate compensation. Medical = Means for as full rehabilitation as possible, physical, mental and social, including the family |
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Process of Torture
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Arrest (usually at night).
The “softening phase.” Real systematic torture. Final result: broken individual |
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Effects of torture
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1. Breakdown of the victim's personality.
2. Feelings of guilt and shame (the “impossible choice”). 3. Anxiety, memory gaps, depression, low self-esteem, frequent nightmares, poor memory and concentration, sexual dysfunction |
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Findings of medical work on victims
The 4 surprises |
1. Torture creates after affects- physical and psychological
2. Aim of torture is to break people down 3. Target group for torture are the respected in society- sets example 4. The survivor can be rehabilitated |
