TY  - GEN
AU  - Evans, Malcolm D
AU  - Modvig, Jens
TI  - Research handbook on torture : : legal and medical perspectives on prohibition and prevention 
SN  - 9781788113953
AV  - K 5170 RES 2020
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Cheltenham
PB  - Edward Elgar Publishing Limited
KW  - Torture
KW  - Law and legislation
KW  - Torture (International law)
KW  - Torture victimse
KW  - Medical care
N1  - 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
ER  -