Which of the following would not qualify as an instance of interrogational torture according to Shue?
A) Torturing an individual to determine the location of a ticking bomb.
B) Torturing an individual to ascertain the identity of his or her accomplices.
C) Torturing an individual to uncover a future terrorist plot.
D) Torturing an individual for the purposes of intimidating other individuals.

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According to Shue, interrogational torture is defined as torture used to extract information for a specific purpose, such as preventing future harm. Option D, torturing an individual for the purpose of intimidating others, does not fit this definition as it is aimed at influencing or controlling behavior through fear rather than extracting information.

Which of the Following Would Not Qualify as an Instance