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Lawyers ask UN rapporteur to act on Duterte tirades vs Sereno
Lawyers’ groups, headed by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, have asked a United Nations special rapporteur to take action on President Rodrigo Duterte’s attacks against the judiciary.
The Human Rights Committee’s new general comment on the right to liberty and security of person – Amnesty International’s preliminary observations
The present document provides Amnesty International’s preliminary observations on the right to liberty and security of person. This follows the Human Rights Committee’s drafting preparations for a new General Comment on article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Providing supplemental authority for the Committee, the present report draws on key […]
The Human Rights Committee’s new general comment on the right to liberty and security of person – Amnesty International’s preliminary observations
The present document provides Amnesty International’s preliminary observations on the right to liberty and security of person. This follows the Human Rights Committee’s drafting preparations for a new General Comment on article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Providing supplemental authority for the Committee, the present report draws on key […]
Nigeria: Trapped in the cycle of violence
The present report documents alleged human rights violations and abuses by state and non-state actors in northern and central Nigeria since 2009. The report sets out recommendations for the Nigerian government, focusing on the government’s obligations to protect people within its jurisdiction from human rights abuses by non-state actors; specifically the Islamist armed group known […]
Nigeria: Trapped in the cycle of violence
The present report documents alleged human rights violations and abuses by state and non-state actors in northern and central Nigeria since 2009. The report sets out recommendations for the Nigerian government, focusing on the government’s obligations to protect people within its jurisdiction from human rights abuses by non-state actors; specifically the Islamist armed group known […]
Position paper on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and on the right to communicate upon arrest
The present document is a summary of the Association for the Prevention of Torture recommendations in response to the Council of the European Union proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and on the right to communicate upon arrest […]
Position paper on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and on the right to communicate upon arrest
The present document is a summary of the Association for the Prevention of Torture recommendations in response to the Council of the European Union proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and on the right to communicate upon arrest […]
Libya: ICC Staff Detentions Raise Justice Concerns – Incident Undermines Lawyers’ Independence
The present document discusses the circumstances and detention of four International Criminal Court (ICC) staff members on 7 June 2012 and their release on July 2, 2012 by Libyan authorities. According to Human Rights Watch, their detention appears to have been unlawful and the arbitrary nature of the detention highlights issues concerning detention and criminal […]
Libya: ICC Staff Detentions Raise Justice Concerns – Incident Undermines Lawyers’ Independence
The present document discusses the circumstances and detention of four International Criminal Court (ICC) staff members on 7 June 2012 and their release on July 2, 2012 by Libyan authorities. According to Human Rights Watch, their detention appears to have been unlawful and the arbitrary nature of the detention highlights issues concerning detention and criminal […]
Police violence in Greece – Not Just Isolated Incidents
The present report by Amnesty International examines alleged human rights violations by law enforcement officials in Greece including allegations of torture and other ill-treatment during arrest or detention, misuse of firearms, excessive use of force and other violations in the policing of demonstrations. In the report, Greek authorities acknowledge the existence of human rights abuses […]
Police violence in Greece – Not Just Isolated Incidents
The present report by Amnesty International examines alleged human rights violations by law enforcement officials in Greece including allegations of torture and other ill-treatment during arrest or detention, misuse of firearms, excessive use of force and other violations in the policing of demonstrations. In the report, Greek authorities acknowledge the existence of human rights abuses […]
Kyrgyzstan: No Justice Two Years After Osh Uprising – For Uzbeks, Unfair Trials, Extortion
The present documents highlights issues that, according to Human Rights Watch, undermine efforts to promote stability and reconciliation in Kyrgyzstan; including the targeting of Uzbeks and failure to redress abuses against them, such as arbitrary detention and torture. In response to the 2010 violence between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbeks, the government has opened more than […]
Kyrgyzstan: No Justice Two Years After Osh Uprising – For Uzbeks, Unfair Trials, Extortion
The present documents highlights issues that, according to Human Rights Watch, undermine efforts to promote stability and reconciliation in Kyrgyzstan; including the targeting of Uzbeks and failure to redress abuses against them, such as arbitrary detention and torture. In response to the 2010 violence between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbeks, the government has opened more than […]
Joint open letter to the Prime Minister: Vacate convictions against BKL human rights defenders
The present is an open letter by regional and international non-governmental organizations to the Prime Minister of Cambodia regarding the arbitrary arrest and mistreatment of 13 women human rights defenders at the Boeung Kak Lake (BKL) development site in Phnom Penh on May 22, 2012. Noting violations of Cambodia’s Code of Criminal Procedure and international […]
Joint open letter to the Prime Minister: Vacate convictions against BKL human rights defenders
The present is an open letter by regional and international non-governmental organizations to the Prime Minister of Cambodia regarding the arbitrary arrest and mistreatment of 13 women human rights defenders at the Boeung Kak Lake (BKL) development site in Phnom Penh on May 22, 2012. Noting violations of Cambodia’s Code of Criminal Procedure and international […]
