Turkey – justice delayed and denied: the persistence of protracted and unfair trials for those charged under anti-terrosism legislation
The present report of Amnesty International concerns Amnesty’s concern on the issue of criminal proceedings against people charged under anti-terrorism legislation in Turkey. This report focuses on people charged between early 1993 and the end of 2004 whose cases are still ongoing. Amnesty refers to several violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers […]
Turkey – justice delayed and denied: the persistence of protracted and unfair trials for those charged under anti-terrosism legislation
The present report of Amnesty International concerns Amnesty’s concern on the issue of criminal proceedings against people charged under anti-terrorism legislation in Turkey. This report focuses on people charged between early 1993 and the end of 2004 whose cases are still ongoing. Amnesty refers to several violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers […]
Algeria: unrestrained powers: torture by Algeria’s military security
This report describes Amnesty International’s findings concerning persistent torture and other ill-treatment by the DRS in terrorism-related cases. According to Amnesty International the used treatment violates Algerian law and breaches Algeria’s international human rights obligations. Amnesty refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source of international human rights standard.
Algeria: unrestrained powers: torture by Algeria’s military security
This report describes Amnesty International’s findings concerning persistent torture and other ill-treatment by the DRS in terrorism-related cases. According to Amnesty International the used treatment violates Algerian law and breaches Algeria’s international human rights obligations. Amnesty refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source of international human rights standard.
The other Lanka: a collection of writings form 2005
The Asian Human Rights Commission frequently issues statements on current human rights issues in various countries. During 2005, numerous statements were issued concerning Sri Lanka. Most of these were reproduced in Sri Lankan newspapers and other publications. This book is a collection of these published statements as well as some that were published in 2004. The […]
The other Lanka: a collection of writings form 2005
The Asian Human Rights Commission frequently issues statements on current human rights issues in various countries. During 2005, numerous statements were issued concerning Sri Lanka. Most of these were reproduced in Sri Lankan newspapers and other publications. This book is a collection of these published statements as well as some that were published in 2004. The […]
Lebanon: concern over prosecution of human rights lawyer Dr Muhamed Mugraby
Amnesty International and ARTICLE 19 have written to the Minister of Defence and the Minister of Justice in Lebanon urging them to drop the defamation charge brought against human rights lawyer Dr Muhamad Mugraby for remarks he made to a delegation of members of the European Parliament almost three years ago. In their joint letter […]
Lebanon: concern over prosecution of human rights lawyer Dr Muhamed Mugraby
Amnesty International and ARTICLE 19 have written to the Minister of Defence and the Minister of Justice in Lebanon urging them to drop the defamation charge brought against human rights lawyer Dr Muhamad Mugraby for remarks he made to a delegation of members of the European Parliament almost three years ago. In their joint letter […]
Iran: new government fails to address dire human rights situation
The present report of Amnesty International seeks to draw attention to the human rights violations which are occurring in Iran. The report addresses human rights violations which have occurred during the past half year or more and focuses particularly on the steps taken by the Iranian authorities in response to widespread unrest among the country’s […]
Iran: new government fails to address dire human rights situation
The present report of Amnesty International seeks to draw attention to the human rights violations which are occurring in Iran. The report addresses human rights violations which have occurred during the past half year or more and focuses particularly on the steps taken by the Iranian authorities in response to widespread unrest among the country’s […]
Rule of Law Tools for Post-Conflict States: Monitoring Legal Systems
The rule-of-law tools will provide practical guidance to field missions and transitional administrations in critical transitional justice and rule of law-related areas. The tools are intended to outline the basic principles involved in: Mapping the Justice Sector, Prosecution Initiatives, Truth Commissions, Vetting and Monitoring Legal Systems.This publication specifically addresses the issue of mapping the justice […]
Rule of Law Tools for Post-Conflict States: Monitoring Legal Systems
The rule-of-law tools will provide practical guidance to field missions and transitional administrations in critical transitional justice and rule of law-related areas. The tools are intended to outline the basic principles involved in: Mapping the Justice Sector, Prosecution Initiatives, Truth Commissions, Vetting and Monitoring Legal Systems.This publication specifically addresses the issue of mapping the justice […]
Georgia: torture and ill-treatment: still a concern after the “Rose Revolution”
The present report concerns Amnesty International’s concerns on the situation in Georgia, particularly on torture and ill-treatment issues. Amnesty refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable international standard with regard to the right to access to a lawyer.
Georgia: torture and ill-treatment: still a concern after the “Rose Revolution”
The present report concerns Amnesty International’s concerns on the situation in Georgia, particularly on torture and ill-treatment issues. Amnesty refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable international standard with regard to the right to access to a lawyer.
Equatorial Guinea: a trial with too many flaws
The present document of Amnesty International discusses a trial of August-November 2004 in Equatorial Guinea. According to Amnesty this trial did not respect internationals law and standards for fair trials and breached national law. Amnesty refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source of human rights standards.
Equatorial Guinea: a trial with too many flaws
The present document of Amnesty International discusses a trial of August-November 2004 in Equatorial Guinea. According to Amnesty this trial did not respect internationals law and standards for fair trials and breached national law. Amnesty refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source of human rights standards.
