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ID123179
Title ProperInterrogation, coercion and torture
Other Title InformationDutch debates and experiences after 9/11
LanguageENG
AuthorDimitriu, George
Publication2013.
Summary / Abstract (Note)The 9/11 attacks and the subsequent increase of counterterrorism laws and regulations in Western democracies have also spurned heavy debates on torture and ill-treatment of captured terrorist suspects. However, while the Netherlands did deploy troops to Afghanistan and adopted new laws and policies regarding counterterrorism, debates on torture remained marginal. Indeed, the Netherlands has not suffered the pressure of a constant high terrorist threat, or endured a catastrophic terrorist attack. However, the author argues that there are more reasons for the lack of heated discussions. While this article does not intend to lift the Dutch case to an exemplary one, it illustrates how Dutch government authorities made good use of the benefits of hindsight regarding torture debates and incidents elsewhere and were able to apply lessons regarding accountability and oversight concerning interrogation issues at home successfully.
`In' analytical NoteIntelligence and National Security Vol. 28, No.4; Aug 2013: p.547-565
Journal SourceIntelligence and National Security Vol. 28, No.4; Aug 2013: p.547-565
Key Words9/11 ;  Counterterrorism ;  Western Democracies ;  Netherlands ;  Afghanistan ;  Terrorist Attacks ;  Dutch ;  Interrogation


 
 
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