Torture as Tort

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The catalyst for this volume was a request to Scott (York U. Law School, Toronto) from Sudanese exiles for advice on transnational avenues for seeking justice a

The Transnational Tort of Torture (Le Délit Transnational de la Torture).

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English Abstract: This paper proposes the recognition of a new cause of action in tort for acts of torture as defined in international law. After discussing the

Tort Liability for Human Rights Abuses

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Advancing a bold theory of the relevance of tort law in the fight against human rights abuses, celebrated US law professor George Fletcher here challenges the c

The Anatomy of Torture: A Documentary History of Filartiga v. Pena-Irala

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In recent years, victims of human rights abuses have filed civil lawsuits in U.S. courts. This litigation provides victims a voice and promotes accountability f

United States of America--a Safe Haven for Torturers

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Torture is firmly prohibited by international law. It is a crime in all places and at all times. Indeed, torturers are considered 'hostis humani generis' (enemi