Campaign Summary

Endorsers of the Declaration support six principles of humane treatment. Below is a summary of these principles. 

• The "Golden Rule." Do not employ any interrogation methods that would be unacceptable if used against Americans.
• One national standard. Adopt one national standard for treatment of prisoners. 
• The rule of law.  Acknowledge all prisoners to our courts or the International Red Cross. Allow prisoners to prove their innocence through a fair and just process.
• Duty to protect. Do not transfer any person to countries that use torture.
• Checks and balances. Allow Congress and the courts access to information necessary to provide oversight of our detention and interrogation policies.
• Clarity and accountability. Hold accountable all U.S. officials who authorize, implement, or fail in their duty to prevent the use of torture.
• Read the Full Declaration