This document summarizes a presentation given by Justine Hinwood and Spencer Reynolds on the topic of torture and the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. The presentation defined torture, discussed the background of Abu Ghraib including the photo scandal, and examined various theories for and against the use of torture as well as current US legislation and stance on torture. It concluded by suggesting that the US avoid using torture as it is damaging, a human rights violation, and gives the country a bad reputation.

1. Justine Hinwood and Spencer Reynolds Project report, including slide show (here), dossier and dialogue (separate download) STS390, “Media, war and peace” Spring session, 2007 Science, Technology & Society University of Wollongong

2. Torture and abu ghraib Prepared by Spenjust Consulting for the OIA Tues 09/10- 11am OUTER

4. Introduction- Us SPENJUST Consulting

5. Why are we here today?

6. TORTURE

9. ABU GHRAIB

12. Some examples of the leaked photos

19. Current views on Torture Legislation and US Stance

24. Theories on Torture

27. our suggestions

30. SPENJUST Consulting