Ending Torture as an Investigative Tool

The video discusses the widespread issue of torture in legal systems, highlighting that most torture is not political but due to broken legal systems. The speaker founded International Bridges to Justice to address this by training lawyers and ensuring early access to counsel. Success stories from Cambodia, Burundi, and other countries are shared, emphasizing the importance of global efforts and programs like JusticeMakers. The video concludes with a call to action for a commitment to end torture as an investigative tool.

What realization did the speaker have when meeting the 12-year-old boy in Cambodia?

• That political prisoners are the only ones who need help.

• That non-political prisoners also suffer from torture and lack of legal representation.

• That only adults face torture in prisons.

• That Cambodia is the only country with such issues.

What is the primary mission of International Bridges to Justice?

• To train police officers in interrogation techniques.

• To provide financial aid to prisoners.

• To end torture as an investigative tool and ensure due process rights.

• To build more prisons in developing countries.

What challenge did defenders face in Cambodia when trying to implement new laws?

• Resistance from judges who wanted to maintain the status quo.

• Lack of support from international organizations.

• Insufficient funding for legal training.

• Overcrowded prisons with no space for new cases.

How did Innocent in Zimbabwe respond to the lack of resources for justice?

• He focused on training police officers instead.

• He organized a group of 68 lawyers to systematically take cases.

• He decided to quit his efforts.

• He sought international funding to build new courts.

What was the outcome of the legal revolution organized by the Youth Communist League in China?

• It failed due to lack of participation.

• It led to the arrest of several police officers.

• It resulted in a new law banning torture.

• It was a non-violent movement to protect citizen rights.

What is the significance of the JusticeMakers program?

• It focuses on training police officers.

• It supports innovative justice solutions with small grants.

• It is a government initiative to build more prisons.

• It provides large-scale funding for legal reforms.

What is the speaker's response to those who say ending torture is idealistic?

• She agrees and suggests focusing on smaller issues.

• She compares it to past movements like ending slavery and apartheid.

• She suggests waiting for more resources.

• She believes it is impossible without government intervention.

What does the speaker believe is necessary to end torture as an investigative tool?

• More prisons to accommodate growing populations.

• A global commitment to support defenders and implement early access to counsel.

• Increased funding for police forces.

• Stricter laws against political prisoners.

What lesson does the story of Vishna convey?

• That children should not be involved in legal matters.

• That material goods are necessary for happiness.

• That prisons are not suitable for children.

• That small actions can have a significant impact.

What is the speaker's final message to the audience?

• To wait for government action before getting involved.

• To focus on local issues instead of global ones.

• To join the journey of ending torture by doing what they can.

• To donate money to International Bridges to Justice.