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Malcolm Fraser

Malcolm Fraser is a former Australian liberal Prime Minister (1975-1983). Member of the International Crisis Group

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"An argument that fails the test of civilized society"

by Malcolm Fraser

20 May 2005

The test of any civilized society is the respect that society shows for the wellbeing of individual citizens. The struggle for the people’s rights has been taking place for centuries to establish the rule of law. Centuries ago, British courts began to reject evidence taken under torture. Through (…)