Afghanistan: addressing the past to secure the future
This Amnesty International report, building upon many of the excellent recommendations in the AIHRC report, sets out fundamental principles of international law and standards, in accordance with which any measures taken to ensure justice for past abuses in Afghanistan should be defined. Amnesty states that complementary and transitional measures should be adopted, including the establishment of […]
Afghanistan: addressing the past to secure the future
This Amnesty International report, building upon many of the excellent recommendations in the AIHRC report, sets out fundamental principles of international law and standards, in accordance with which any measures taken to ensure justice for past abuses in Afghanistan should be defined. Amnesty states that complementary and transitional measures should be adopted, including the establishment of […]
France: the search for justice: the effective impunity of law enforcement officers in cases of shootings, deaths in custody or torture and ill-treatment
The present report of Amnesty International gives descriptions of some cases of effective impunity, which the organization has been able to follow through every stage of the judicial odyssey from beginning to end. The report also refers to a number of others which remain of concern to Amnesty International. Many of these cases, particularly those […]
France: the search for justice: the effective impunity of law enforcement officers in cases of shootings, deaths in custody or torture and ill-treatment
The present report of Amnesty International gives descriptions of some cases of effective impunity, which the organization has been able to follow through every stage of the judicial odyssey from beginning to end. The report also refers to a number of others which remain of concern to Amnesty International. Many of these cases, particularly those […]
Kenya: the impact of “anti-terrorism” operations on human rights
The present report reflects Amnesty International concerns that the Kenyan authorities have failed to act in compliance with international human rights law and standards and Kenyan law in the investigations following the bombing of a hotel in Kikambala, near the port city of Mombasa in November 2002 and other “terrorist” acts on civilians. In this […]
Kenya: the impact of “anti-terrorism” operations on human rights
The present report reflects Amnesty International concerns that the Kenyan authorities have failed to act in compliance with international human rights law and standards and Kenyan law in the investigations following the bombing of a hotel in Kikambala, near the port city of Mombasa in November 2002 and other “terrorist” acts on civilians. In this […]
The new Iraq? Torture and ill-treatment of detainees in Iraqi custody
The present report of Human Rights Watch (HRW) details the serious and widespread human rights violations by Iraqi police against national security suspects, including insurgents, and suspected common criminals since late 2003. HRW refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source of the right to counsel.
The new Iraq? Torture and ill-treatment of detainees in Iraqi custody
The present report of Human Rights Watch (HRW) details the serious and widespread human rights violations by Iraqi police against national security suspects, including insurgents, and suspected common criminals since late 2003. HRW refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source of the right to counsel.
Attacks on justice – Lebanon
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) elaborates on the situation of the judiciary, executive branch and access to lawyers in Lebanon. The ICJ refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source for the right to legal aid.
Attacks on justice – Lebanon
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) elaborates on the situation of the judiciary, executive branch and access to lawyers in Lebanon. The ICJ refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source for the right to legal aid.
Attacks on justice – Gibraltar
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns the state of justice in Gibraltar. The ICJ concludes that although individuals enjoy the right to a fair trial before a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law, and in accordance with the principle of equality before the law and the presumption of […]
Attacks on justice – Gibraltar
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) concerns the state of justice in Gibraltar. The ICJ concludes that although individuals enjoy the right to a fair trial before a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law, and in accordance with the principle of equality before the law and the presumption of […]
Aceh at war: torture, ill-treatment, and unfair trials
The present document of Human Rights Watch (HRW) focusses on the situation in Aceh, Indonesia, with regard to the issue of fair trial. HRW states that the scale of torture and the failure of due process documented in this report makes it clear that these are systemic failures, not just the acts of rogue soldiers and […]
Aceh at war: torture, ill-treatment, and unfair trials
The present document of Human Rights Watch (HRW) focusses on the situation in Aceh, Indonesia, with regard to the issue of fair trial. HRW states that the scale of torture and the failure of due process documented in this report makes it clear that these are systemic failures, not just the acts of rogue soldiers and […]
Kenya: memorandum to the Kenyan government on the Suppression of Terrorism Bill 2003
In the present report Amnesty International expresses its concerns on the Kenyan Suppression of Terrorism Bill of 2003. Amnesty International’s concerns in this memorandum focus primarily on the proposed legislation’s incompatibility with international human rights standards, particularly the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), Kenya being […]
Kenya: memorandum to the Kenyan government on the Suppression of Terrorism Bill 2003
In the present report Amnesty International expresses its concerns on the Kenyan Suppression of Terrorism Bill of 2003. Amnesty International’s concerns in this memorandum focus primarily on the proposed legislation’s incompatibility with international human rights standards, particularly the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), Kenya being […]
