Taking a Step Back – A Primer on the International Prohibition against Torture

Kasey McCall-Smith

Taking a Step Back – A Primer on the International Prohibition against Torture

Kasey McCall-Smith (Photographer)

Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site

Abstract

Many members of the public not trained in international law fail to understand why the international prohibition against torture matters or should matter in the US legal system. This post seeks to explain how international law on the prohibition against torture relates to US law and the impact of the prohibition on the military commission proceedings against the five men charged with conspiracy and war crimes in relation to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the US in US v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, et. al.(9/11 case).

Original language	English
Publisher	Global Justice Academy Blog
Media of output	Blog post
Publication status	Published - 28 Nov 2018

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

torture
Guantanamo
UNCAT
terrorism

Access to Document

http://www.globaljusticeblog.ed.ac.uk/2018/11/28/series-1-off-the-record-1/

1 Not started
2 Finished

Guidance on Environmental Conditions of Detention
McCall-Smith, K. (Co-investigator) & Grant, M. (Co-investigator)
Project: Research Collaboration with external organisation

File
Understanding Environmental Conditions of Detention: Guarding against Prohibited Treatment
McCall-Smith, K. (Principal Investigator) & Grant, M. (Co-investigator)
1/03/24 → 30/06/24
Project: University Awarded Project Funding
Torture on Trial
McCall-Smith, K. (Principal Investigator)
UK-based charities
1/01/18 → 31/12/18
Project: Research

2 Web publication/site
1 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
1 Article
1 Comment/debate
More
- 1 Blog post

Reversing the burden of proof in response to state non-participation: Recent evolutions in the Human Rights Committee’s processing of individual torture cases
McCall-Smith, K., 31 May 2026, Questions of Evidence in the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies’ Individual Communications Procedure. Casalin, D., Dembour, M.-B. & Klocker, C. (eds.). Cambridge University Press, p. 190-214 25 p. (Studies on International Courts and Tribunals).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

Open Access
File
How torture and national security have corrupted the right to fair trial in the 9/11 military commissions
McCall-Smith, K., 11 Apr 2022, In: Journal of Conflict & Security Law. 27, 1, p. 83-116
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
File
Children, Detention & Solitary Confinement in Scotland
McCall-Smith, K., 16 Dec 2021, Institute for Inspiring Children's Futures blog.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Blog post

File

Kasey McCall-Smith comments on the effects of torture on fair trial rights
McCall-Smith, K.
4/03/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment

1 Public Engagement – Public lecture/debate/seminar
1 Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas
McCall-Smith, K. (Speaker)
16 Aug 2022
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Engagement – Public lecture/debate/seminar
Northern UK Human Rights Network Meeting
McCall-Smith, K. (Speaker)
6 Dec 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course

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