The spy agency says it will use evidence obtained via torture to protect public safety
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Yes, no, maybe
March 31, 2009. Geoffrey O’Brian, a CSIS lawyer and advisor on operations and legislation, under questioning by the public safety committee, admitted there is no absolute ban on using intelligence that may have been obtained from countries with questionable human rights records on torture. He said it would be extremely rare but in a circumstance as grave as the 9/11 attacks or the Air India bombing, the executive branch has a “duty” to protect the security of its citizens, even if such information can “never” be used in a court proceeding.
Do we endorse torture? (III)
CSIS attempts to correct the record.
Do we endorse torture?
The Toronto Star reports from today’s public safety committee meeting.