3. The Justice Department and the UN Convention against Torture

 

The Justice Department and the UN Convention Against Torture

 

John Yoo took a different position  on the definition of what torture and pain.  His position and definition of the terms were not in alignment with the UN Convention Against Torture.  In fact, he stated that the words were indeed too road of a definition which left room for individual interpretation by others.  The Justice Department; however, found the definitions were quite clear and did not leave room for interpretation by individuals. 

 

In August of 2002, we have knowledge where John Yoo writes a memo to the White House, in which he states that the definition of torture and pain is actually when the unlawful combatant experiences organ failure, impairment of bodily functions, and / or death.  This letter to the White House gives a refinement of torture by Yoo.