legal and medical perspectives on prohibition and prevention Evans, Malcolm D editor Modvig, Jens editor Cheltenham Edward Elgar Publishing Limited 2020 eng ix, 598 pages : illustrations. edited by Malcolm D. Evans, Professor, University of Bristol Law School, UK and Jens Modvig, Director, Health Department, DIGNITY - Danish Institute against Torture, Denmark. 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. Torture Law and legislation Torture (International law) Torture victimse Medical care K 5170 RES 2020 9781788113953 LC 260218 20260310103301.0