THE EVIDENCE: U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL LAW

The U.S. Senate has acknowledged that the U.S. has engaged in torture. These links point toward the mounting body of evidence.

Constitution of the United States
Key provisions of U.S. law prohibiting torture, rendition, and arbitrary detention
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Key provisions of international law prohibiting torture, rendition, and arbitrary detention
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International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights
Key provisions of International and U.S. Law prohibiting torture, rendition, and arbitrary detention, ratified by the United States on September 8, 1992
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United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Key provisions of U.S. and international law prohibiting torture, rendition, and arbitrary detention. ratified by the United States on November 20, 1994
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