In this task, you are given a sentence in the Japanese language and your task is to convert it into the English language. In translation, keep numbers as it is and make it sentence case (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and noun).

Q: ハビブ氏は、この期間、電気ショックや水攻めなど様々な方法の拷問を受けたと主張している。

A: During this time, Habib claims he was subjected to various methods of torture, including electric shock and being held under water.
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Q: 2004年8月に、第10回全国人民代表大会の常務委員会は「人民の司法システムを改善する」宣言を承認したが、これが今回実行された。

A: In August 2004, the 10th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee approved a "resolution on improving the people's jury system", which took effect today.
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Q: しかし、英国首相のトニー・ブレアは、クック氏の友人で競馬専門家のジョン・マクリリックから葬儀欠席に対する非難を受けた。

A:
British Prime Minister Tony Blair however came under attack from Mr. Cooks friend and racing pundit John McCririck for his absence from the service.
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