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Posted On: Dec 23, 2008
Posted By: Heather Hamilton
URL:
http://www.campaigntobantorture.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=43
Description:
A bipartisan group of respected leaders has endorsed the Declaration of Principles for a Presidential Executive Order On Prisoner Treatment, Torture and Cruelty. Endorsers of the Declaration support six principles of humane treatment. Below is a summary of these principles.
- The "Golden Rule." Do not employ any interrogation methods that would be unacceptable if used against Americans.
- One national standard. Adopt one national standard for treatment of prisoners.
- The rule of law. Acknowledge all prisoners to our courts or the International Red Cross. Allow prisoners to prove their innocence through a fair and just process.
- Duty to protect. Do not transfer any person to countries that use torture.
- Checks and balances. Allow Congress and the courts access to information necessary to provide oversight of our detention and interrogation policies.
- Clarity and accountability. Hold accountable all U.S. officials who authorize, implement, or fail in their duty to prevent the use of torture.