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020			_a9781788113953
040			_aLC _cUNZA _eRDA
050			_aK 5170 _bRES 2020
245			_aResearch handbook on torture : _blegal and medical perspectives on prohibition and prevention / _cedited by Malcolm D. Evans, Professor, University of Bristol Law School, UK and Jens Modvig, Director, Health Department, DIGNITY - Danish Institute against Torture, Denmark.
260			_aCheltenham : _bEdward Elgar Publishing Limited, _c2020.
300			_aix, 598 pages : _billustrations.
336			_aText
337			_aUnmediated
338			_aVolume
500			_aFocus: 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.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
650			_aTorture _xLaw and legislation
650			_aTorture (International law)
650			_aTorture victimse _xMedical care
700			_aEvans, Malcolm D _eeditor
700			_aModvig, Jens _eeditor
942			_cBOOK