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Big Deal? U.S. Changes Stance on Cruelty Prohibition (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Dec. 16, 2014
Report Number LS_2014-12-16_02
Report Type Legal Sidebar
Authors Jennifer K. Elsea
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

In connection with the presentation of the U.S. periodic report to the U.N. Committee Against Torture November 12-13, the Obama Administration announced a change in the U.S. interpretation of certain aspects of the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT). Most significantly, the Administration reported that it believes the ban on cruel treatment applies to certain areas overseas. Reactions have been mixed.