Malcolm D. Evans, "Tackling Torture: Prevention in Practice" (Bristol UP, 2023)
b'How big a problem is torture? Are the right things being done to prevent it? Why does the UN appear at times to be so impotent in the face of it?\\xa0Tackling Torture: Prevention in Practice\\xa0(Bristol University Press, 2023) by Malcolm D. Evans tells the story of torture prevention under international law, setting out what is really happening around the world. Challenging assumptions about torture\\u2019s root causes, he calls for what is needed to enable us to bring about change.\\nThe author draws on over ten years\\u2019 experience as Chair of the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture to give a frank account of the remarkable capacities of this system, what it has achieved in practice, or not been able to achieve \\u2013 and most importantly, why.\\nThis\\xa0interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose\\xa0forthcoming book\\xa0focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law'