A License to Torture ? The scenarios Equality Myanmar described involve different circumstances after an individual has been arrested and subjected to torture. Here is an explanation of the differences: 1. Arrested, Tortured, and Released: In this scenario, a person is apprehended by authorities, subjected to torture, and then later released. This could occur for various reasons, such as the authorities using torture as a means of intimidation or coercion to gather information, punish the individual, or instill fear in them or others. After the torture, the person may be released, potentially with lasting physical and psychological trauma from the ordeal. 2. Arrested, Tortured, and Detained/Imprisoned: In this case, an individual is arrested, subjected to torture, and subsequently detained or imprisoned. After being tortured, the person is held in custody, either awaiting trial or as a form of punishment. Torture in this context might aim to extract confessions, gather intelligence, or control the individual’s behavior. The detention or imprisonment can be indefinite or for a specific period, depending on the legal framework and circumstances. 23 Equality Myanmar