Topic
Torture
226 published works
ImmigrationProf Blog
House Votes to Reject Torture
The House of Representatives voted to edorse a provision advanced by Sen. John McCain that would prohibit "cruel, inhuman, or dgrading treatment or punishment of persons under custody or control…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Another Case of Rendition
The Toronto Star reported that the U.S. government deported four Canadians to Syria, where they were tortured. The U.S. Ambassador refused to apologize for the removal in this case or…
ContractsProf Blog
Today in history—May 15
1252: In his bull Ad exstirpanda, Pope Innocent IV authorises for the first time the use of torture—long routine in secular civil proceedings—in ecclesiastical courts.1718: London lawyer James Puckle receives…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Gearing up for the Gonzales hearing
Main January 4, 2005Gearing up for the Gonzales hearingAG nominee Alberto Gonzales' role in the "torture memos" is the top story going into his confirmation hearings this week (as detailed…
CrimProf Blog
U.S. Argues Evidence Obtained Through Torture Can Be Used in Military Tribunals
In a hearing in federal court in a suit brought by 550 prisoners held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, challenging their detentions by the U.S. in its "War on Terror," U.S.…
LawSites
Dershowitz, Palmer agree: Torture could be justified
On the topic of torture, Alan Dershowitz tells CNN's Wolf Blitzer: "We should never under any circumstances allow low-level people to administer torture. If torture is going to be administered…