Al Jazeera’s Amani Soliman reports on the Israeli human rights group report that says it’s confirmed that Israel is resorting to “psychological torture” when interrogating Palestinian prisoners.
The group released its report after studying numerous cases over the past 12 months.
Alan Dershowitz, the American lawyer and political commentator, joins Sir David to discuss the issue of torture.
Dershowitz says that in extreme circumstances the use of torture can be justified. But he expresses his disappointment that the presidential veto was upheld.
The CIA has admitted using a technique called waterboarding amid claims its torture.
The CIA has admitted using a technique called waterboarding amid claims its torture.
Egypt’s criminal court has sentenced two policemen to three years in jail over a torture case that has sent shockwaves through Egypt’s police force.The policemen were found guilty of tortuting a bus driver last year, and the incident was captured on mobile phone.Al Jazeera’s Amr el-Kahky reports.