{"product_id":"9781781383308","title":"Does Torture Prevention Work?","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the past three decades, international and regional human rights bodies have developed an ever-lengthening list of measures that states are required to adopt in order to prevent torture. But do any of these mechanisms actually work? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study is the first systematic analysis of the effectiveness of torture prevention. Primary research was conducted in 16 countries, looking at their experience of torture and prevention mechanisms over a 30-year period. Data was analysed using a combination of quantitative and qualitative techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrevention measures do work, although some are much more effective than others. Most important of all are the safeguards that should be applied in the first hours and days after a person is taken into custody. Notification of family and access to an independent lawyer and doctor have a significant impact in reducing torture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe investigation and prosecution of torturers and the creation of independent monitoring bodies are also important in reducing torture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn important caveat to the conclusion that prevention works is that is actual practice in police stations and detention centres that matters - not treaties ratified or laws on the statute book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liverpool University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47018874831088,"sku":"9781781383308","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781781383308_p0.jpg?v=1763715692","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781781383308","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}