Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

"Torture is defined by the UN Convention against Torture, which the US has signed, as ""any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person"" in order to get information. The US legal code defines torture as an action ""specifically intended to inflict severe physical or mental pain or suffering"", while the US Constitution bans ""cruel and unusual punishment"". " (BBC News)