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Torture has been defined in many different ways throughout time. Even in recent history, the definition seems to have changed dramatically. At the 1984 Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the United Nations (UN) defined torture:
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Koenig, J. et al. (2012). Perspectives on Torture in Western Europe. In: Malley-Morrison, K., McCarthy, S., Hines, D. (eds) International Handbook of War, Torture, and Terrorism. Peace Psychology Book Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1638-8_34
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