Ronli Sifris

Reproductive Freedom, Torture and International Human Rights

Challenging the Masculinisation of Torture

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book contributes to a feminist understanding of international human rights by examining restrictions on reproductive freedom through the lens of the right to be free from torture. Ronli Sifris challenges the view that torture only takes place within the traditional paradigm of interrogation, punishment or intimidation of a detainee, arguing that this traditional construction of the concept of torture prioritises the experiences of men over the experiences of women. The book explores in detail whether denying access to abortion and involuntary sterilization constitutes torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment under international law.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jenny Stanford Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. März 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 472g
• ISBN-13: 9781138665460
• ISBN-10: 1138665460
• Artikelnr.: 44213575

Autorenporträt

Ronli Sifris is a lecturer in the Law Faculty at Monash University and is an Associate of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. Overview of the Prohibition of Torture and Other Cruel,
Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment 3. Severe Pain or Suffering 4.
Intentionally 5. Purpose: Discrimination 6. Public Official 7.
Powerlessness 8. Lawful Sanctions 9. Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment
10. Torture, Inhuman or Degrating Treatment? 11. Conclusion