Does Criminalizing Torture Deter Police Torture?

@article{Berlin2021DoesCT,
  title={Does Criminalizing Torture Deter Police Torture?},
  author={Mark S. Berlin},
  journal={American Journal of Political Science},
  year={2021}
}
  • M. Berlin
  • Published 23 November 2021
  • Law
  • American Journal of Political Science
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