Authorities also were allowed to slap a detainee 's face `` to induce shock , surprise or humiliation '' and strike his abdomen with the back of the hand in order to disabuse a detainee 's notion that he will not be touched , the memos said . Memo : To violate torture law , must have intent to inflict severe suffering . Comment: Legal memos offered guidance to CIA on `` enhanced interrogation '' No prosecution for actions consistent with memos , official says .
Memo : To violate torture law , must have intent to inflict severe suffering . Comment: Legal memos offered guidance to CIA on `` enhanced interrogation '' No prosecution for actions consistent with memos , official says .