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. 
 - Cheltenham :  Edward Elgar Publishing Limited,  2020. 
 - ix, 598 pages :  illustrations. 
<br/><br/> 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.<br/><br/>Key Themes:<br/><br/>Legal Perspectives: Analysis of international and national legal prohibitions against torture, including conventions (e.g., UN Convention Against Torture), enforcement mechanisms, and accountability measures.<br/><br/>Medical Perspectives: Examination of the health consequences of torture, the role of medical professionals in detection and documentation, and ethical considerations in care.<br/><br/>Prevention Strategies: Approaches to preventing torture, including monitoring, institutional safeguards, education, and advocacy.<br/><br/>Case Studies and Research: Includes illustrative examples from different countries and contexts, highlighting practical challenges and successes.<br/><br/>Audience: Legal scholars, human rights professionals, healthcare providers working with survivors, policymakers, and students in law, medicine, or human rights studies. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781788113953 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Torture--Law and legislation<br/>Torture (International law)<br/>Torture victimse--Medical care
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>K 5170  / RES 2020