3 March 2008
Ethical torture
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Recent admissions by the CIA over the use of torture during interrogations, techniques such as 'water boarding', has re-ignited public debate in the US about the acceptability of torture. Legally speaking the use of torture is prohibited, however there's evidence that its use continues across the world. When the stakes are high, can torture be justified? What if information gathered through torture could saves lives?
Guests
Mirko Bagaric
Professor of Law, Monash University
Principal, Mirko Bagaric Lawyers (Part-time)
Brian Walters SC
Melbourne Barrister
Former President of Liberty Victoria
Clive Williams
Visiting Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, ANU
Further Information
A link to one of the opposing viewpoints
News report on Australia's proposed ratification of the UN's Optional protocol
Report made to the APH on optional protocol in 2004
Presenter
Paul Barclay
Story Researcher and Producer
Jane Shields
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