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.
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 […]
Kenya: whether lawyers have difficulties with the state for representing clients against the government
The present document states that several sources indicate that Kenyan lawyers run into problems for defending clients opposed to the government and/or criticizing the government. The International Bar Association refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of harassment.
Kenya: whether lawyers have difficulties with the state for representing clients against the government
The present document states that several sources indicate that Kenyan lawyers run into problems for defending clients opposed to the government and/or criticizing the government. The International Bar Association refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of harassment.
Belarus: briefing for the UN Committee against Torture
The present report of Amnesty International to the UN Committee against Torture concerns measures taken by Belarus to implement the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Following an overview of the general human rights situation in Belarus, the briefing will focus on those issues relating to the implementation […]
Belarus: briefing for the UN Committee against Torture
The present report of Amnesty International to the UN Committee against Torture concerns measures taken by Belarus to implement the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Following an overview of the general human rights situation in Belarus, the briefing will focus on those issues relating to the implementation […]
Northern Ireland: an inclusive bill of rights
The following submission on the Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland to the Human Rights Commission by Amnesty International is divided into two parts: one dealing with the structure, and the other with the contents. The contents section is sub-divided into two sections: strengthening of the rights enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights; […]
Northern Ireland: an inclusive bill of rights
The following submission on the Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland to the Human Rights Commission by Amnesty International is divided into two parts: one dealing with the structure, and the other with the contents. The contents section is sub-divided into two sections: strengthening of the rights enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights; […]
Guinea: the Alpha Codé affair: a mockery of trial
The present document elaborates on the situation of human rights in Guinea. The Alpha Codé affair is used as a leading case in the report. One of the main opposition leaders, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment after an unfair trial before the CSE, a special court. According to Amnesty International this affair is a […]
Guinea: the Alpha Codé affair: a mockery of trial
The present document elaborates on the situation of human rights in Guinea. The Alpha Codé affair is used as a leading case in the report. One of the main opposition leaders, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment after an unfair trial before the CSE, a special court. According to Amnesty International this affair is a […]
Algeria: truth and justice obscured by the shadow of impunity
The present report describes the general human rights situation found in Algeria today. It is principally an analysis of the lack of investigations into human rights abuses, the impunity afforded to those allegedly responsible and the lack of transparency within the justice system. The use of cases in this report is meant principally to provide […]
Algeria: truth and justice obscured by the shadow of impunity
The present report describes the general human rights situation found in Algeria today. It is principally an analysis of the lack of investigations into human rights abuses, the impunity afforded to those allegedly responsible and the lack of transparency within the justice system. The use of cases in this report is meant principally to provide […]
