POLS 317 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Deontological Ethics, Hooding, Consequentialism
2 Mar 2018
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They were tortured bc they were thought back then to not have reason and therefore could not tell a lieso torture would get the truth out of them. Victims of torture - viewed as less than human, outsiders. Queen of proofs - confessions were considered so reliable that torture was used. But you dont know if the right ppl are being questioned/punished . Reactions to torturestates started to abolish it. Due to shift in the courts on the way proof is established. Development of international humanitarian law helped as wellred. Ever since udhr, prohibition of torture was emphasized in treaties and is now customary internation law - law thats so universal and fundamental and everyone should follow. How to make a torturer - not all crazy ppl. Usually real goal is intimidation, asserting power over someone"s will. All torturers believe that they"ll be exempt from their crimes - impunity. Strong respect for authority (not questioning their leadership)
