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Torture is banned but in two-thirds of the worlds countries it is still being committed in secret. Too many governments
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"Torture is banned but in two-thirds of the world's countries it is still being committed in secret. Too many governments still allow wrongful imprisonment, murder or "disappearance" to be carried out by their officials with impunity"

- Peter Benenson

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Peter Benenson between July 31, 1921 and February 25, 2005. He/she was a famous Lawyer from United Kingdom. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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