Subsequent torture memoranda Enhanced interrogation techniques



steven g. bradbury


in may 2005, in response requests cia, bradbury authored several memoranda confirmed several so-called enhanced interrogation techniques did not constitute torture, including waterboarding, walling, stress positions, striking prisoner, exposure extreme temperatures, dousing cold water, , forced sleep deprivation of 180 hours (7½ days), when used in combination. these memoranda found cia s practices lawful if applied in accordance specified conditions, limitations, , safeguards, including set forth in agency’s interrogation procedures. bradbury s memoranda described democrats attempt sidestep anti-torture laws , subvert 2004 public justice department legal opinion characterizing torture abhorrent . these memoranda publicly released obama administration on april 16, 2009.


bradbury authored additional memo dated july 2007, seeking reconcile interrogation techniques new developments, including intervening legislation such military commissions act of 2006 , december 2005 detainee treatment act. in response , other new legislation, 2007 memo provided legal authorization , olc approval more limited set of actions use when interrogating high-value detainees. approval encompassed 6 listed techniques, including temporary food deprivation (no less 1,000 calories/day), sleep deprivation being forced hold standing position many 4 days , , several types of physical striking.


the cumulative effect of bush administration legal memos , exemption prosecution had been create law free zone according former chief prosecutor @ guantánamo, civilian politicians expected military use torture against our , judgment.








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