Research handbook on torture : legal and medical perspectives on prohibition and prevention / edited by Malcolm D. Evans, Professor, University of Bristol Law School, UK and Jens Modvig, Director, Health Department, DIGNITY - Danish Institute against Torture, Denmark.
Publication details: Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, 2020.Description: ix, 598 pages : illustrationsContent type:- Text
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- 9781788113953
- K 5170 RES 2020
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| K 5093 PAR 2013 Participation in crime : | K 5135 MIN 2019 When should law forgive? / | K 5170 RES 2020 Research handbook on torture : | K 5170 RES 2020 Research handbook on torture : | K 5301 DEC 2018 Confronting the shadow state : | K 7040 HAY 2018. Advanced Introduction to Private International Law and Procedure / | K 7040 HAY 2018. Advanced Introduction to Private International Law and Procedure / |
Focus: This handbook provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary examination of torture, addressing its legal frameworks, medical implications, and strategies for prevention. It is aimed at scholars, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in human rights, law, and healthcare.
Key Themes:
Legal Perspectives: Analysis of international and national legal prohibitions against torture, including conventions (e.g., UN Convention Against Torture), enforcement mechanisms, and accountability measures.
Medical Perspectives: Examination of the health consequences of torture, the role of medical professionals in detection and documentation, and ethical considerations in care.
Prevention Strategies: Approaches to preventing torture, including monitoring, institutional safeguards, education, and advocacy.
Case Studies and Research: Includes illustrative examples from different countries and contexts, highlighting practical challenges and successes.
Audience: Legal scholars, human rights professionals, healthcare providers working with survivors, policymakers, and students in law, medicine, or human rights studies.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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