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, […]
Independence of Judges and Lawyers: Report on Mission to Indonesia
The present report concerns a mission to Indonesia undertaken from 15 to 24 July 2002 by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. In his report the Special Rapporteur also addresses issues related to the prosecutors and the legal profession. The Special Rapporteur calls for reform by a comprehensive master plan, encompassing […]
Independence of Judges and Lawyers: Report on Mission to Indonesia
The present report concerns a mission to Indonesia undertaken from 15 to 24 July 2002 by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. In his report the Special Rapporteur also addresses issues related to the prosecutors and the legal profession. The Special Rapporteur calls for reform by a comprehensive master plan, encompassing […]
Indonesia: grave human rights violations in Wasior, Papua
The present document of Amnesty International is a summary of human rights violations, including extrajudicial executions, torture and arbitrary detentions, which took place during the course of an operation by members of the Police Mobile Brigade (Brigade Mobil, Brimob) in Wasior Sub-district, Manokwari District, Papua Province (formerly known as Irian Jaya) from April to October […]
Indonesia: grave human rights violations in Wasior, Papua
The present document of Amnesty International is a summary of human rights violations, including extrajudicial executions, torture and arbitrary detentions, which took place during the course of an operation by members of the Police Mobile Brigade (Brigade Mobil, Brimob) in Wasior Sub-district, Manokwari District, Papua Province (formerly known as Irian Jaya) from April to October […]
Israel and the occupied territories: mass detention in cruel, inhuman and degrading conditions
This report of Amnesty International draws on the findings of several visits to Israel and the Occupied Territories by Amnesty International delegates between March and May 2002, as well as other research conducted by the organization. The report focuses on the mass arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of Palestinians during Israeli incursions into Palestinian residential areas […]
Israel and the occupied territories: mass detention in cruel, inhuman and degrading conditions
This report of Amnesty International draws on the findings of several visits to Israel and the Occupied Territories by Amnesty International delegates between March and May 2002, as well as other research conducted by the organization. The report focuses on the mass arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of Palestinians during Israeli incursions into Palestinian residential areas […]
Comments on the first preliminary elements for the elaboration of the guidelines
The present document of the Council of Europe comments on the first preliminary elements for the elaboration of the guidelines. The Council refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the right to access a lawyer after arrest, detention or imprisonment.
Comments on the first preliminary elements for the elaboration of the guidelines
The present document of the Council of Europe comments on the first preliminary elements for the elaboration of the guidelines. The Council refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the right to access a lawyer after arrest, detention or imprisonment.
Amnesty International’s comments on draft guidelines proposed by the Council of Europe’s group of specialists on human rights and the fight against terrorism
The following are Amnesty International’s comments on the draft guidelines proposed by the Council of Europe’s group of specialists on human rights and the fight against terrorism. The Council refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of access to a lawyer during detention.
Amnesty International’s comments on draft guidelines proposed by the Council of Europe’s group of specialists on human rights and the fight against terrorism
The following are Amnesty International’s comments on the draft guidelines proposed by the Council of Europe’s group of specialists on human rights and the fight against terrorism. The Council refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of access to a lawyer during detention.
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 […]
