Torture is used for various purposes. The 1984 Convention lists the “purposes,” for which torture should not be employed. List and explain each of these four purposes.
What will be an ideal response?
Punishment. The infliction of pain in retribution or to deter future acts of violence.
Confessions and intelligence. The abuse of individuals to obtain admissions of criminal conduct or to obtain information.
Coercion and deterrence. The maiming or incapacitation of an individual to eliminate him or her as a threat and to deter other individuals.
Discrimination. The use of torture as an expression of discrimination against a group because of race, religion, gender, sexual preference, or any other reason.
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