United Nations Human Rights Council 8th session of the working group on universal periodic review
In the present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), the ICJ presents its submission to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Spain. In this review, the Working Group on the UPR and the Human Rights Council should address the practice of incommunicado detention, and the transfer of persons as part of the alleged […]
Human Rights Committee consideration of the 6th periodic report of the Russian Federation
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)concerns its views to the Human Rights Committee, in advance of the preparation of the list of issues for the Periodic Report of the Russian Federation. This submission focuses on violations of human rights in the context of counter-terrorism and counterextremism laws and practices, and on […]
Human Rights Committee consideration of the 6th periodic report of the Russian Federation
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)concerns its views to the Human Rights Committee, in advance of the preparation of the list of issues for the Periodic Report of the Russian Federation. This submission focuses on violations of human rights in the context of counter-terrorism and counterextremism laws and practices, and on […]
Saudi Arabia: assaulting human rights in the name of counter terrorism
The present report of Amnesty International tries to draw international attention to the human rights violations being committed by the Saudi Arabian authorities in the name of security and the fight against terrorism. It is based on an assessment of the legal, judicial and human rights changes introduced since 2001, as well as cases that […]
Saudi Arabia: assaulting human rights in the name of counter terrorism
The present report of Amnesty International tries to draw international attention to the human rights violations being committed by the Saudi Arabian authorities in the name of security and the fight against terrorism. It is based on an assessment of the legal, judicial and human rights changes introduced since 2001, as well as cases that […]
Open secret: illegal detention and torture by the joint anti-terrorism task force in Uganda
The present report of Human Rights Watch details unlawful detention, torture and enforced disappearances by Joint Anti-terrorism Task Force (JATT) of Uganda, by military intelligence and other security personnel associated with JATT. Human Rights Watch research indicates that JATT has committed serious human rights violations in the course of its operations. These include prolonged incommunicado detention […]
Open secret: illegal detention and torture by the joint anti-terrorism task force in Uganda
The present report of Human Rights Watch details unlawful detention, torture and enforced disappearances by Joint Anti-terrorism Task Force (JATT) of Uganda, by military intelligence and other security personnel associated with JATT. Human Rights Watch research indicates that JATT has committed serious human rights violations in the course of its operations. These include prolonged incommunicado detention […]
Challenging repression: human rights defence in the middle east and north Africa
The present report of Amnesty International tries to draw attention to and express its support for the courageous defiance of repression by these and many other human rights defenders in the Middle East and North Africa, and to encourage them in their work to protect and promote human rights. Using numerous case examples, the report […]
Challenging repression: human rights defence in the middle east and north Africa
The present report of Amnesty International tries to draw attention to and express its support for the courageous defiance of repression by these and many other human rights defenders in the Middle East and North Africa, and to encourage them in their work to protect and promote human rights. Using numerous case examples, the report […]
Human Rights Council | Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review Fifth Session
The present report is a summary of seven stakeholders’ submissions1 to the universal periodic review. Chapter I(B), paragraph 5 refers to article 22 of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers: “Amnesty International noted that under the draft Counter Terrorism Law, the state authorities are afforded special powers to seize belongings of suspects and […]
Human Rights Council | Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review Fifth Session
The present report is a summary of seven stakeholders’ submissions1 to the universal periodic review. Chapter I(B), paragraph 5 refers to article 22 of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers: “Amnesty International noted that under the draft Counter Terrorism Law, the state authorities are afforded special powers to seize belongings of suspects and […]
Selected Documents Relating to Detention
The present document provides a link to the most relevant human rights provisions at the international and regional level which relate to detention. It also lists the main soft law documents relating to detention and some of the most relevant General Comments by UN Treaty Bodies and describes some of the existing UN and regional […]
Selected Documents Relating to Detention
The present document provides a link to the most relevant human rights provisions at the international and regional level which relate to detention. It also lists the main soft law documents relating to detention and some of the most relevant General Comments by UN Treaty Bodies and describes some of the existing UN and regional […]
ICJ submission to the universal periodic review of the Russion Federation
In the present document the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) wishes to provide its views to the Human Rights Committee, in advance of the preparation of the list of issues for the Periodic Report of the Russian Federation. This submission focuses on violations of human rights in the context of counter-terrorism and counterextremism laws and […]
ICJ submission to the universal periodic review of the Russion Federation
In the present document the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) wishes to provide its views to the Human Rights Committee, in advance of the preparation of the list of issues for the Periodic Report of the Russian Federation. This submission focuses on violations of human rights in the context of counter-terrorism and counterextremism laws and […]
Handbook on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism
The present Handbook aims to provide law enforcement and criminal justice officials with an accessible guide to assist them in dealing with some of the key issues that they face in their efforts to respond to terrorist and related crimes. It reviews the many challenges encountered by the various components of the criminal justice system […]
