Resource Type:

Report-Paper

Posted On: Jun 25, 2009

Posted By: Joanna Hecht

URL:

http://www.worldpublicopinion.org/pipa/articles/brunitedstatescanadara/617.php?nid=&id=&pnt=617&lb=

Description:

WorldPublicOpinion.org surveyed Americans on specific issues regarding torture, including U.S. participation in international conventions and specific interrogation methods. Fifty-nine percent of respondents favor the absolute prohibition of torture in international law; only 21 percent believe it should be changed.