Torture Is Used for Various Purposes

question 34

Essay

Torture is used for various purposes. The 1984 Convention lists the "purposes," for which torture should not be employed. List and explain each of these four purposes.

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Definitions:

B-Thalassemia Major

A severe blood disorder caused by a genetic mutation, leading to reduced production of hemoglobin and potentially severe anemia.

Hemophilia

A medical condition, usually inherited, in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

X-Linked Recessive

A pattern of genetic inheritance where the gene causing the trait or disorder is located on the X chromosome; more common in males who have only one X chromosome.

Vasoocclusive Crisis

A painful episode that occurs in sickle cell anemia when sickled red blood cells block blood flow through vessels.