Interrogration, intelligence and security : controversial British techniques /

Examines the origins and effects of the use of interrogation techniques known as the 'five techniques'. Through its in-depth analysis, the book reveals how British forces came to use such controversial methods in counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism and internal security contexts. This bo...

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Main Author: Newbery, Samantha (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Manchester : Manchester University Press, [2015]
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Summary:Examines the origins and effects of the use of interrogation techniques known as the 'five techniques'. Through its in-depth analysis, the book reveals how British forces came to use such controversial methods in counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism and internal security contexts. This book will be of particualr interest to security professionals, academics and members of the public interested in the torture debate, intelligence, the military, counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, foreign policy and law enforcement.
Physical Description:x, 226 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [199]-221) and index.
ISBN:9780719091483
0719091489