Licence to Torture

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Duration: 30 minutes

Who authorised the torture of terror suspects in US custody? Panorama investigates whether the interrogation techniques used by the Bush administration after 9/11 broke US and international law.

Evidence uncovered by Hilary Andersson is likely to fuel the debate over whether interrogators, lawyers or politicians should be charged.

Last on

Wed 22 Jul 2009 01:40 BBC One only on Wales

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  • Licence To Torture

    Panorama looks at the interrogation techniques used by the Americans on prisoners captured in the 'war on terror' and who gave them the go-ahead.

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  • Interview with Bush era insider

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    The former Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell tells Panorama how harsh interrogation techniques came to be developed and adopted by the Bush administration.

  • Did America break its’ torture law

    The BBC's Hilary Andersson traces the legality of the harsh interrogation techniques adopted by US officials in the aftermath of 9/11.

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  • Omar Deghayes speaks to Panorama

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    British resident Omar Deghayes spoke to Panorama about his claims of torture during five years spent in US custody following his arrest in Pakistan in 2002.

  • John Bellinger extended interview

    Read more of former National Security Council legal advisor John Bellinger's interview with the BBC's Panorama.

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  • Official US replies to Panorama

    Official US agencies and government departments reply to Panorama's 'Licence to Torture'.

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Credits

Presenter
Jeremy Vine
Participant
Hilary Andersson
Producer
Eleanor Plowden

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