Karen Tse: How to stop torture

The video discusses the widespread use of torture in legal systems, highlighting that 95% of torture is not for political prisoners but due to broken legal systems. It introduces International Bridges to Justice, an organization aiming to end torture as an investigative tool by providing early access to legal counsel. The video shares global examples from countries like Cambodia, Burundi, and Zimbabwe, emphasizing the need for training, connection, and commitment among defenders. The JusticeMakers program supports innovative justice solutions. The video concludes with a call to action, inspired by a story of a young boy named Vishna.

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

• He was a political prisoner.

• He had committed a significant crime.

• He had access to a lawyer.

• He was a victim of a broken legal system.

What was the mission of International Bridges to Justice?

• To end torture as an investigative tool.

• To train police officers.

• To provide financial aid to prisoners.

• To build more prisons.

In which country did the speaker encounter an 8-year-old boy imprisoned for stealing a mobile phone?

• Egypt

• Zimbabwe

• Burundi

• Cambodia

What is a key factor in preventing torture according to the speaker?

• Reducing the number of lawyers

• Building more police stations

• Increasing prison sentences

• Training and connecting lawyers

What did the speaker find surprising about the legal system development in Egypt?

• Prosecutors were not trained.

• Defenders were prioritized over prosecutors.

• Torture still occurred despite legal reforms.

• There was no funding for legal development.

What was the role of the Youth Communist League in China?

• To support police actions

• To train judges

• To build new prisons

• To organize a non-violent legal revolution

What is the most important element needed to end torture, according to the speaker?

• Financial resources

• Fewer lawyers

• Commitment

• More prisons

What was Vishna's unique ability in the prison?

• He was a trained lawyer.

• He could read legal documents.

• He could speak multiple languages.

• He was allowed to move freely in and out of the bars.

What lesson does the story of Vishna teach us?

• Prisons are safe places for children.

• Material goods are essential for happiness.

• Legal systems are unchangeable.

• One person can make a difference.

What does the speaker encourage the audience to do?

• Ignore the issue of torture.

• Join the journey to end torture.

• Focus on political prisoners only.

• Support the status quo.