United Nations Convention Against Torture

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    The Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture came into force in 2006, many nations have only recently ratified it and are still working on execution. The OPCAT is significant because it is a fundamental concept within the UN human rights system because it established a concrete structure of systematic and unannounced visits to detention centers. This has a huge emphasizes on prevention of inhumane treatment, instead of deferring to construct punishment after violations have already occurred. When a state ratifies the OPCAT, its focal responsibility is to set up an independent National Preventive Mechanism (NPM). The OPCAT does not specifically structure or outline a model for NPMs, it is up to each State to decide what is greatest…

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    In those days the torture and madness that was endured was remarkable. The theme in this period of time was to tell that people would kill at all costs, and all ways. The story deals with an important aspect of life in that hard work and perseverance are necessary to succeed. The prisoner had to keep himself alive by struggling and realizing that the only way he was to survive was to outsmart and outlast the torturer. Another aspect in life that is portrayed is that the prisoner would have…

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    his article “A Case for Torture,” Michael Levin creates a faulty argument for torture by disregarding the issue of the legality of torture. Levin’s article is in response to the publication of a shocking report by the Senate’s Intelligence Committee. The extensive report reveals the details of torture on suspected terrorists conducted by officials of the Central Intelligence Committee (CIA) and members of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). In his article, Levin attempts to defend the…

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    Condemnation Of Torture

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    The first signs of protection and condemnation of torture and inhuman treatment appeared in the First Geneva Convention of 1864 which stipulated the wounded and infirm soldiers and medical personnel were protected against torture and attacks. The scope of the First Geneva Convention were expanded throughout the years with the Second, Third and Fourth Geneva Convention to include shipwrecked soldiers and other naval forces, the definition of a prisoner of war and the rights they were…

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    Ethical Use Of Torture

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    While just about everyone can agree that torture is morally reprehensible, the question arises as to whether or not there is justified use of torture, and if so, how to institute rules and regulations for its permissible use. With the war on terror, America 's use of torture and "advanced interrogation techniques" has become a prominent issue both in domestic and international forums, and a heated debate has ensued as to whether or not torture is justified as a tool in counter-terrorism efforts.…

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    happening inside of them and that is why the genocide in North Korea is being ignored by the rest of the world. The things happening in North Korea have not been labeled officially as “genocide” by the United Nations, however studies from the United Nations have shown the terrible genocide-like acts that are being committed in North Korea. “A commission of Inquiry (COI) established by the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), chaired by…

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    Opponents against torture will argue that the right of an individual against the practice of cruel and inhumane punishment is unequivocal, but proponents of torture could argue that the right of an individual to be free from the act of cruel and inhumane sufferings at the hand of a terrorist is unambiguous. How, then, do the government draw a fair balance between torture and liberty? Should the government forego effective interrogations of a terrorist suspect in the ticking time bomb dilemma…

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    Gukurahundi Case Study

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    Still receiving opposition from the members of the mandebele clan, an elite squad of North Korea trained brigade known as ‘Gukurahundi’ meaning(, the early rain that washes away the chaff before the spring rain’). As a result of the raid, at least 20000 civilians lost their lives. This was the beginning of the many human rights violations from torture, assaults, unlawful arrests, rigged elections, discrimination, police brutality and ethnic cleansing among others that were carried out on the…

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    Oppression Of Falun Gong

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    For instance, the followers Falun Gong have been face different forms of persecution from the government among which are torture, brainwashing, rape, murder, forced labor, imprisonment, slander, propaganda, robbery not to forget economic deprivation just to mention but a few. The Chinese government has gone to an extent of harvesting organs from practitioners of Falun Gong who are living for transplant sale which immoral, unethical and is against the human rights as well as the highest level…

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    The legislation surrounding young people is reflective of the effectiveness of the legal mechanisms when protection of their rights is concerned. The legal mechanisms that are most relevant to young people are the United Nations, courts and the many parliaments of Australia. The protection of children 's rights is a topic covered by multiple separate entities that all focus on the fair treatment of youth in the legal system. The parliament 's legislation about children 's rights is governed by…

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