Abstract
The chapter argues that rules on the use of torture in judicial interrogations in the Roman system were clear cut, and, although slaves suffered under the rules, there were safeguards for the free. However, these were undermined by the pressure on the courts to get at 'the truth', from which it is concluded that, if the principle of the use of torture is accepted, it will almost certainly be abused.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | War, Torture and Terrorism. Rethinking the Rules of International Security |
| Editors | A Lang |
| Publisher | Routledge Taylor & Francis Group |
| Pages | 39-53 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0-415-46522-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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