Commentary by Henry Shue:

Ethical criteria when a (potential) perpetrator asks a human rights organization to defend their case based on the forensic documentation of alleged torture. How shall we proceed?

  • Henry Shue Professor of Philosophy at University of Oxford.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v30i2.121155
Keywords: asylum, therapy

Abstract

Two suggestions are proposed: distinguishing provision of therapy and provision of support for asylum; and distinguishing inquiry before acceptance as client and trust after acceptance as client.

Published
2020-11-09
How to Cite
Shue, H. (2020). Commentary by Henry Shue:. Torture Journal, 30(2), 116-118. https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v30i2.121155
Issue
Vol 30 No 2 (2020): Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture
Section
Debate and Comment

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