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> There have been conflicts with ECHR over torture ... the treatment of Republicans in Northern Ireland ECHR found in favour of the UK recently: https://www.th

• Quanttek 8y ago
  However, note that the ECHR basically redefined torture in Selmouni v France, stating that the standards for torture can increase over time as we advance. The convention is a "living instrument which must be interpreted in the light of present-day condition"