Correct, but the judge of the court is going to look at that evidence. We have set forth certain standards that have to be met, but one standard that judge cannot violate is the standard of torture. If that case can be made, then that judge has no ability to admit any evidence which is tantamount to torture.
On the recordSeptember 27, 2006
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Discussing standards for evidence in relation to torture in a court setting.
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