Torture team : deception, cruelty and the compromise of law
Sands, Philippe, 1960-2008
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International lawyer Philipps Sands uncovers the story behind the alleged human-rights abuses sanctioned by the US government. Who were the lawyers, military personnel and politicians involved in the memorandum signed by Donald Rumsfeld which authorized interrogation techniques forbidden under the Geneva Convention?
Main title:
Torture team : deception, cruelty and the compromise of law / Philippe Sands.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Allen Lane, 2008.
Collation:
xx, 315 p. : ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781846140082 (hbk)
Dewey class:
341.650973
Local class:
341.650973
Language:
English
Subject:
United States. Department of DefensePrisoners of war -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Cuba -- Guantánamo Bay Naval BaseMilitary interrogation -- Cuba -- Guantánamo Bay Naval Base -- Case studiesMilitary interrogation -- Government policy -- United StatesPrisoners of war -- Abuse of -- Cuba -- Guantánamo Bay Naval BaseAdvice and Rights
BRN:
1999622