@book{216273,
	author = {Evans, Malcolm D},
	title = {Research handbook on torture : },
	publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing Limited,},
	year = {2020.},
	address = {Cheltenham :},
	note = {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.}
}