FBI Werent the Only Ones Objecting to Torture in 2002 -- So Did the Army, Marines & Air Force QUOTE Air Force: Had serious concerns regarding the legality of many of the proposed techniques...Some of these techniques could be construed as torture as that crime is defined by 18 U.S.C 2340. Further, they were concerned that implementation of these techniques could preclude the ability to prosecute the individuals interrogated, because Level III techniques will almost certainly result in any statements obtained being declared as coerced and involuntary, and therefore inadmissible....Additionally, the techniques described may be subject to challenge as failing to meet the requirements outlined in military order to treat detainees humanely and to provide them with adequate food, water, shelter and medical treatment. Army: The Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans writes: As set forth in the enclosed memoranda, the Army interposes significant legal, policy and practical concerns regarding most of the Category II and all of the Category III techniques proposed. They recommend a comprehensive legal review of this proposal in its entirety by the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice. Navy: recommends that more detailed interagency legal and political review be conducted on proposed techniques. Marine Corp: expressed strong reservations, since several of the Category II and III techniques arguably violate federal law, and would expose our service members to possible prosecution. UNQUOTE huffingtonpost/jane-hamsher/fbi-werent-the-only-ones_b_190708.html
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:43:49 +0000
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