Mgr. Lina Deng, M.A.

Master's thesis

Transatlantic Divergences on Use of Torture in the "War on Terror"

Transatlantic Divergences on Use of Torture in the "War on Terror"
Abstract:
The aim of this thesis is to present the divergences and the disputes between the US and the EU concerning use of torture in the war on terror as well as introduce the current academic debates on use of torture in the context of extreme circumstances. There are three research questions. The first is what are the causes for the resurrection of use of torture? The second is what are the issues of disputes …more
Abstract:
The aim of this thesis is to present the divergences and the disputes between the US and the EU concerning use of torture in the war on terror as well as introduce the current academic debates on use of torture in the context of extreme circumstances. There are three research questions. The first is what are the causes for the resurrection of use of torture? The second is what are the issues of disputes …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 10. 5. 2012

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 5. 6. 2012
  • Supervisor: Mgr. Hubert Smekal, Ph.D.
  • Reader: JUDr. Mgr. Ivo Pospíšil, Ph.D.

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Masaryk University

Faculty of Social Studies

Master programme / field:
Political Science / European Politics (Eng.)