Torture and its uses Flashcards
1
Q
When were the torture rules relaxed?
A
1484
2
Q
When was torture restricted by the papacy?
A
1623
3
Q
Where was torture not used?
A
England
4
Q
What rules were introduced for torture?
A
- Victim not to be killed
- Pregnant women and children couldn’t be tortured
- Torture could only be administered when the it was certain the crime had been committed
5
Q
What methods of torture were used?
A
Strappado, thumb/leg screws, sleep deprivation, ducking stool, scolds bridal, the rack, head clamps
6
Q
What was the impact of torture?
A
- Increased confession rate
- Confirmed evidence from witchcraft treatsies
- Ensured people were accused as accomplices
7
Q
What was the confession rate in Europe compared to England?
A
95% compared to 40%
8
Q
Where else limited the use of torture?
A
Spain, Italy, Scotland and Germany
9
Q
What were the limitations of torture use?
A
- Only really happened when authorities lost control
- Less torture where central authority was strong
- National courts less severe than regional courts
