A couple of law lecturers in Australia have published a paper arguing that official torture may be justifiable in some circumstances. Understandably this has generated heated discussion. See the links below to follow these discussions.
The Age : Torture advocate faces outcry.
The Age : Torture : end does not justify the means.
The Age : Here? Victim stumped by academics views.
The Age : Torture is inhuman, illegal and futile.
Paul
Bloody Aussies. Lock ’em all in their detention centres.