| Description |
1 online resource : text file, PDF |
| Contents |
Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Companion Website; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1: International Legal Framework on Torture; Introduction; State Obligations; Obligation to Investigate, Prosecute, and Punish Torture; Nonrefoulement; Exclusionary Rule; Right to a Remedy and Reparations and Rehabilitation; Adaptation of Legislation and Regulation to Bring It into Conformity with CAT; Other Obligations; International Mechanisms for the Protection of All Persons against Torture; The Universal Protection System; Regional Protection; Europe |
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The Inter-American SystemAfrican System; Other Regions; Conclusions; References; Chapter 2: Role and Responsibilities of Health Professionals Involved in the Care of Those in Detention; Introduction; Medical Ethics in General; Dual Obligation; Confidentiality; Body Search; Drug/Alcohol Abuse; Sick Prisoner; Prison Conditions; Prevention and Pregnancy; Corporal Punishment, Bodily Harm, and Sanctions; Education; Medical Research; Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: Standards Applicable in the Prevention of Torture in Places of Detention; Concept of Prevention; Standards in Detention |
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Regional StandardsRegional Standards in Africa; Regional Standards in Latin America; Regional Standards in Europe; Universal Standards; International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law; United Nations Principles; United Nations Standard Minimum Rules; Optional Protocol to the UN Convention Against Torture; Examples of Standards Specific to Issues or Groups; Healthcare; Vulnerable Groups; Women; Children; People with Disabilities; LGBTI; Conclusions; References; Chapter 4: Healthcare for Those in Detention; Introduction; Right(s) to Health; Health of Prisoners |
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Assessment of a Competent Health ServiceConclusions; References; Chapter 5: Psychological Assessment and Documentation of Torture in Detention; Introduction; Need for Psychological Assessments in Detention; Torture; Psychological Impact of Detention and Torture; Factors Influencing Psychological Impact; Pre-Detention Context; Pre-Torture History; Nature of Torture Methods; Conditions of Detention; Context of Torture; Post-Torture History; Current Recovery Context; Impact of Torture on the Individual; Psychological Assessment of Detainees: Aims; Overall Aims of Psychological Assessments |
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Aims in Conducting a Psychological AssessmentPreparation: Interview Setting; Psychological Assessment of Torture: Content; Professional Background and Competency of the Interviewer and Key Content; Sources and Availability of Background Information; Psychological Assessment of Torture: Process; Psychological Documentation of Torture and Other Ill-Treatment; Conclusions; References; Chapter 6: Assessment of Physical Evidence of Torture or Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment during Visits to Places of Detention; Introduction; Interview Structure; Classification of Injuries |
| Summary |
"This landmark practical guide assists all those involved in monitoring detention conditions and investigating and preventing torture. The prestigious global author team identify the medical, legal and professional?frameworks?and international instruments applicable to those detained, and highlight how?torture or other cruel and inhuman degrading treatments or punishments are identified, investigated and should be prevented.· A comprehensive and wide range of?detention settings and circumstances?are covered including police stations, prisons, mental health, and social care civil conditions to prisoner of war, detention camps, military, and armed conflict.· Advice, monitoring, and assessment is given for special groups, including the custody of women, children, vulnerable adults, and individuals on hunger strike· Practical guidelines are given for the assessment of ill-treatment of individuals in custody including sexual abuse· Online links to the latest legal, ethical, and medical guidelines for key countries help to make this book appropriate for all. Challenging, thought-provoking yet thoroughly practical, this book is essential reading for anyone involved in the monitoring of detention conditions and the treatment and investigation of individuals in any form of custody. The content is aimed primarily at healthcare professionals but it also highly relevant for anyone who may form part of a visiting team, including lay individuals, lawyers and law enforcement professionals, as well as for academics."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Prisoners -- Health and hygiene.
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Prisoners -- Crimes against
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Torture -- Prevention
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LAW -- Criminal Law -- General.
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LAW -- Medical Law & Legislation.
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Prisoners -- Crimes against
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Prisoners -- Health and hygiene
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Torture -- Prevention
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Beynon, Jonathan
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Vieira, Duarte
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| ISBN |
9781315211459 |
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1315211459 |
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9781351812726 |
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1351812726 |
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9781351812733 |
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1351812734 |
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9781351812719 |
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1351812718 |
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