AIUSA: U.S. Torture Policy Under Scrutiny by U.N. Committee
Ask Amnesty: U.S. Torture Policy Under Scrutiny by U.N. Committee
The U.N. Committee Against Torture (CAT) is currently examining U.S. compliance with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and is expected to release its concluding remarks on May 19th. In its initial written report to the Committee, the U.S. government stated its unequivocal opposition to the use or practice of torture under any circumstances. Despite these assertions, Amnesty International is concerned that the U.S. government has not only failed to take steps to eradicate torture, but has also created a climate in which torture and other ill-treatment can flourish.
Please join us from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern on Monday, May 22nd for an online discussion with renowned human rights law professor David Weissbrodt of the University of Minnesota. We will explore the CAT’s investigation of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of prisoners and detainees in the United States and in U.S. detention sites around the world, as well as other issues related to U.S. torture policy.
Professor Weissbrodt has written on a wide range of subjects related to human rights, including torture and ill-treatment, and has served as a member of the U.N. Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (1996-2003), including as its Chairperson for the 53rd session (2001-02). Professor Weissbrodt has been a member of Amnesty International since 1972, and has served in several national and international positions within AI, including undertaking investigations of ill-treatment in several countries.
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