The prohibition of torture in international law: the case of post-9/11 interrogations of Al-Qaeda suspects

Celon, Martina (A.A. 2021/2022) The prohibition of torture in international law: the case of post-9/11 interrogations of Al-Qaeda suspects. Tesi di Laurea in International organization and human rights, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Francesco Cherubini, pp. 130. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

The international conventions against torture. Torture in international law. Effectiveness of the law. State parties’ obligations. International enforcement mechanisms. Usefulness of torture. American interpretation and the change in adherence to international law. The Bush administration. The role of office of legal counsel. Acts to deter and punish terrorism. Global war on terror. Extraordinary rendition program. Torture perpetrated on Al-Qaeda suspects. Areas concerned with the detention of Al-Qaeda suspects. The GWOT showdown to the international public. The condemnation by international organizations. The cases of the high-value detainees. The scandal of photos (United States v. Sabrina Harman).

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Bibliografia: pp. 112-120.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in International Relations (LM-52)
Chair: International organization and human rights
Thesis Supervisor: Cherubini, Francesco
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Griglio, Elena
Academic Year: 2021/2022
Session: Extraordinary
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 20 Jun 2023 10:32
Last Modified: 20 Jun 2023 10:32
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/35932

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