FSM 20: Torture and Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forensic medicine does not exist only within criminal courts - it also stands at the frontier of human rights.
In this episode, we explore the medical documentation of torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. These cases require not only clinical expertise, but moral clarity and independence. The forensic practitioner may become a key witness in asylum claims, international tribunals, or human rights investigations.
We examine:
* Definitions of torture under international law.
* Physical injury patterns associated with common torture methods.
* Falanga (beating of the soles)…
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