August 28, 2008 at 05:16:15

Torture As Official Israeli Policy

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(2) define its range;

(3) how it's transfered;

(4) the command and residual responsibility for abusers to avoid the excuse that they can't be located;

(5) identify weak spots where ill treatment occurs;

(6) neutralize them by command presence or through a controlled physical space;

(7) allow no contact between dogs and detainees;

(8) give special attention to the arrest and detention of minors; and

(9) define arrest, transfer and detention procedures; the nature of an "imprisonment facility" as well as other defined guidelines and allowed procedures and practices.

In addition:

-- everything must be in writing and available to every soldier;

-- they should be fully briefed and trained;

-- no deviations should be tolerated;

-- adequate resources should be available for arrests through incarceration;

-- all arrests should be documented in detail;

-- training and procedures must assure detainee well-being, absolutely prohibit ill treatment, and require it be reported when observed;

-- assure binding and meaningful monitoring and enforcement of the rules; and

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