Torture

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This paper discusses the timeliness of torture as a current issue. Additionally, international laws in place today are investigated and evaluated. The nature of information obtained in the practice of torture and its reliability is examined. The paper puts forward necessary qualifications for the potential legitimization of torture in accordance with recommendations for the future. The paper contends that, essentially, the possible benefits of torture as a measure to ensure national security demand that its uses be formally assessed.

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Introduction
Why Should Torture Be Discussed?
Current International Law
Effectiveness of Torture
Arguments For and Against Legitimized Torture
Possible Qualifications for Legitimization of Torture
Conclusion

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"The mere utterance of the word "torture" immediately demands a psychological response from any who hear it. Most individuals feel uncomfortable even imagining it, let alone acknowledging that it has happened to people before, and that it will probably happen to people again. A common response is to simply not allow the concept to enter your mind if someone is in excruciating pain, look away. This is the response most analogous to the face governments attempt to put on the practice. Obviously, no democratic government wants to be thought of as cruel or inhumane by its citizenry or by the international community. Accordingly, torture remains a topic generally outlawed, and yet unhindered by rigid repercussions. To personify most governments, when torture is used in other parts of the world they turn their heads."

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