Based on the expert estimates and index by V-Dem. It captures the extent to which people are free from government torture, political killings, and forced labor; they have property rights; and enjoy the freedoms of movement, religion, expression, and association. The variable ranges from 0 to 1 (most rights).
Even before Trump, the number of executions and forced labor in the US is much higher than most countries. I’m curious how they weigh these facts.
I personally consider solitary confinement to be torture as well but I understand that understanding is not widespread so I’m not surprised they wouldn’t count it as such.
Even before Trump, the number of executions and forced labor in the US is much higher than most countries. I’m curious how they weigh these facts.
I personally consider solitary confinement to be torture as well but I understand that understanding is not widespread so I’m not surprised they wouldn’t count it as such.