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How to stop torture

628,791 views | Karen Tse • TEDGlobal 2011

Political prisoners aren't the only ones being tortured -- the vast majority of judicial torture happens in ordinary cases, even in 'functioning' legal systems. Social activist Karen Tse shows how we can, and should, stand up and end the use of routine torture.

Political prisoners aren't the only ones being tortured -- the vast majority of judicial torture happens in ordinary cases, even in 'functioning' legal systems. Social activist Karen Tse shows how we can, and should, stand up and end the use of routine torture.

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Karen Tse

Anti-torture activist

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In too many countries, it's still normal to torture prisoners for confessions and information. Karen Tse works to end that.

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