As to the definition of “torture”, my question is whether you think there is a risk that the meaning of the word “torture” could be weakened. This word is currently used for very serious, highly reprehensible crimes that are usually committed by states. Do you think that, if we allow that there is another kind of torture, that could make state torture less serious or significant? Do you think there is a risk of diluting the seriousness of crimes committed by the state by calling other types of crimes “torture”?
On September 27th, 2016. See this statement in context.