The Grenada 17: last of the Cold war prisoners?
The present document of Amnesty International is about the invasion of Grenada in 1983 by the United States of America (USA). The invasion removed Grenada from power the government of the island. In 1986, fourteen former members of the Government of Grenada and three soldiers were convicted for the 19 October 1983 execution-style murders of Prime Minister […]
The Grenada 17: last of the Cold war prisoners?
The present document of Amnesty International is about the invasion of Grenada in 1983 by the United States of America (USA). The invasion removed Grenada from power the government of the island. In 1986, fourteen former members of the Government of Grenada and three soldiers were convicted for the 19 October 1983 execution-style murders of Prime Minister […]
Yemen: the rule of law sidelined in the name of security
The present report of Amnesty International concerns the situation of a group of detainees arrested in Yemen in July 2003. They were accused of belonging to al-Qa’ida. According to Amnesty International the group of detainees were held totally at the mercy of the government and security forces, far removed from judicial scrutiny. Amnesty refers to a […]
Yemen: the rule of law sidelined in the name of security
The present report of Amnesty International concerns the situation of a group of detainees arrested in Yemen in July 2003. They were accused of belonging to al-Qa’ida. According to Amnesty International the group of detainees were held totally at the mercy of the government and security forces, far removed from judicial scrutiny. Amnesty refers to a […]
India: report of the Malimath Committee on Reforms of the Criminal Justice System: some observations
The present report of Amnesty International reflects on the Malimath Committee on Reforms of the Criminal Justice System in India. The purpose of this report is to subject the Malimath Committee report to this test, mainly by examining its methodology, interrogating its premises and unravelling its exclusions and silences. Amnesty International refers to the Basic […]
India: report of the Malimath Committee on Reforms of the Criminal Justice System: some observations
The present report of Amnesty International reflects on the Malimath Committee on Reforms of the Criminal Justice System in India. The purpose of this report is to subject the Malimath Committee report to this test, mainly by examining its methodology, interrogating its premises and unravelling its exclusions and silences. Amnesty International refers to the Basic […]
Namibia: justice delayed is justice denied: the Caprivi treason trial
The present report concerns Amnesty International view on violations of the defendants’ pre-trial rights that may seriously undermine their right to a fair hearing in accordance with international standards articulated in the ICCPR and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). This report provides an overview of the events which led to the […]
Namibia: justice delayed is justice denied: the Caprivi treason trial
The present report concerns Amnesty International view on violations of the defendants’ pre-trial rights that may seriously undermine their right to a fair hearing in accordance with international standards articulated in the ICCPR and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). This report provides an overview of the events which led to the […]
Iraq: memorandum on concerns relating to law and order
The present memorandum of Amnesty International outlines a number of concerns and recommendations relating to law and order legislation and practices by the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) and the Coalition Forces in Iraq. It highlights issues relating to the overall legal framework; addresses in some detail concerns relating to the use of force, detention practices, […]
Iraq: memorandum on concerns relating to law and order
The present memorandum of Amnesty International outlines a number of concerns and recommendations relating to law and order legislation and practices by the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) and the Coalition Forces in Iraq. It highlights issues relating to the overall legal framework; addresses in some detail concerns relating to the use of force, detention practices, […]
Kingdom of Cambodia: Amnesty International’s position and concerns regarding the proposed “Khmer Rouge” tribunal
The present document of Amnesty International elaborates on the Khmer Rouge Tribunal of Cambodia. Amnesty expresses its concerns on the tribunal and urges that fair trial rights as reflected in a range of international law and standards should be included in Cambodian law practice, Amnesty refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Kingdom of Cambodia: Amnesty International’s position and concerns regarding the proposed “Khmer Rouge” tribunal
The present document of Amnesty International elaborates on the Khmer Rouge Tribunal of Cambodia. Amnesty expresses its concerns on the tribunal and urges that fair trial rights as reflected in a range of international law and standards should be included in Cambodian law practice, Amnesty refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Iraq: ensuring justice for human rights abuses
The present report of Amnesty International elaborates on the need to reform the criminal justice system of Iraq. Amnesty International calls for the urgent establishment of a United Nations (UN) commission of experts to develop proposals for a program that would address comprehensively the issue of justice in Iraq, with the participation of Iraqi civil society. […]
Iraq: ensuring justice for human rights abuses
The present report of Amnesty International elaborates on the need to reform the criminal justice system of Iraq. Amnesty International calls for the urgent establishment of a United Nations (UN) commission of experts to develop proposals for a program that would address comprehensively the issue of justice in Iraq, with the participation of Iraqi civil society. […]
China: policing and the prevention of torture
The present report of Amnesty International concerns the role of policing in the prevention of torture. This paper highlights why, according to Amnesty International, everyone should help to fight torture and what police in particular can do to help stop torture. The paper cites rules against torture set out in international law and the safeguards required […]
China: policing and the prevention of torture
The present report of Amnesty International concerns the role of policing in the prevention of torture. This paper highlights why, according to Amnesty International, everyone should help to fight torture and what police in particular can do to help stop torture. The paper cites rules against torture set out in international law and the safeguards required […]
