Iran: a legal system that fails to protect freedom of expression and association
The present report concerns the implementation of international human rights safeguards in Iran, including in connection with freedom of expression and association and the administration of justice. The report aims to inform and support the arguments of all those engaged in seeking reform of Iran’s judicial system in line with its international human rights obligations. Sources referred […]
Iran: a legal system that fails to protect freedom of expression and association
The present report concerns the implementation of international human rights safeguards in Iran, including in connection with freedom of expression and association and the administration of justice. The report aims to inform and support the arguments of all those engaged in seeking reform of Iran’s judicial system in line with its international human rights obligations. Sources referred […]
United Kingdom: strengthening proposals for the Northern Ireland bill of rights
The present report concerns Amnesty International’s comments on some of the provisions proposed for inclusion in the Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland, contained in the consultation paper, “Making a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland”, which was issued by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission in September 2001. With regard to the Bill of […]
United Kingdom: strengthening proposals for the Northern Ireland bill of rights
The present report concerns Amnesty International’s comments on some of the provisions proposed for inclusion in the Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland, contained in the consultation paper, “Making a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland”, which was issued by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission in September 2001. With regard to the Bill of […]
India: briefing on the prevention of terrorism ordinance
The present report describes the issue of prevention of terrorism in India and the concerns of Amnesty International on the implementation of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in Indian legislation. Amnesty International refers to inconsistencies with the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
India: briefing on the prevention of terrorism ordinance
The present report describes the issue of prevention of terrorism in India and the concerns of Amnesty International on the implementation of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in Indian legislation. Amnesty International refers to inconsistencies with the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Israel and the occupied territories: broken lives – a year of intifada
The present report of Amnesty International reflects on the situation in Israel and other occupied territories. Amnesty recommends that all those in a position of authority must recognize that the right to life, physical and mental integrity, freedom from arbitrary detention, freedom of movement, freedom of expression and freedom from fear and want are the inalienable rights […]
Israel and the occupied territories: broken lives – a year of intifada
The present report of Amnesty International reflects on the situation in Israel and other occupied territories. Amnesty recommends that all those in a position of authority must recognize that the right to life, physical and mental integrity, freedom from arbitrary detention, freedom of movement, freedom of expression and freedom from fear and want are the inalienable rights […]
Syria: torture, despair and dehumanization in Tadmur Military Prison
The present report of Amnesty International concerns the situation of the Tadmur Military Prison in Syria, which is part of the worldwide campaign against torture. In the report Amnesty International refers to a violation of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Syria: torture, despair and dehumanization in Tadmur Military Prison
The present report of Amnesty International concerns the situation of the Tadmur Military Prison in Syria, which is part of the worldwide campaign against torture. In the report Amnesty International refers to a violation of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Lebanon: torture and ill-treatment of women in pre-trial detention – a culture of acquiescence
The present report concentrates on Amnesty International’s concerns on torture in pre-trial detentionconcerns which have been raised in previous reports, public statements and letters to the Lebanese authorities. The report sheds light on violations against three categories of women detainees: political prisoners, common law offenders, and migrant workers. Amnesty international recommends to implement several principles […]
Lebanon: torture and ill-treatment of women in pre-trial detention – a culture of acquiescence
The present report concentrates on Amnesty International’s concerns on torture in pre-trial detentionconcerns which have been raised in previous reports, public statements and letters to the Lebanese authorities. The report sheds light on violations against three categories of women detainees: political prisoners, common law offenders, and migrant workers. Amnesty international recommends to implement several principles […]
Belarus: in the spotlight of the state: human rights defenders in Belarus
The present report of Amnesty International seeks to highlight the considerable obstacles which human rights defenders face in Belarus in working to defend and promote human rights. It aims to underscore the divergence between the principles set out in the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and reality. Amnesty International refers to several principles of the […]
Belarus: in the spotlight of the state: human rights defenders in Belarus
The present report of Amnesty International seeks to highlight the considerable obstacles which human rights defenders face in Belarus in working to defend and promote human rights. It aims to underscore the divergence between the principles set out in the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and reality. Amnesty International refers to several principles of the […]
East Timor: justice past, present and future
The present report of Amnesty International elaborates on the situation of justice in East Timor. Amnesty calls upon an international support to increase justice in East Timor. One essential component of this support should be a long-term UN human rights field presence to assist the future East Timor government in the task of developing an institutional […]
East Timor: justice past, present and future
The present report of Amnesty International elaborates on the situation of justice in East Timor. Amnesty calls upon an international support to increase justice in East Timor. One essential component of this support should be a long-term UN human rights field presence to assist the future East Timor government in the task of developing an institutional […]
