Economics 3364A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Death Row Phenomenon, Birching, United Nations Convention Against Torture
24 Oct 2020
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Any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes (art 1) By or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity (art 16: torture done by any citizens is not torture; convention"s meaning. = torture done by public officials: un ga. An aggravated and deliberate form of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment: echr. Mental suffering included (sel uk and asker v turkey: inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment, no international accepted definition. Lesser form of torture: needs minimum level of severely need. Soering v uk, echr death row phenomenon: perception of treatment needs to be considered. Not limited to right of life and prohibition of torture + right to family life: in relation to torture, non-refoulment cases (migration)
