Setting an example? counter-terrorism measures in Spain
The present report of Human Rights Watch (HRW) examines aspects of Spain’s antiterrorism regime that give rise to violations of Spain’s obligations under international human rights law. It makes concrete recommendations to the government of Spain on ways to bring its counter-terrorism measures into conformity with international standards. Human Rights Watch believes that for Spain to […]
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 […]
In the name of security: counterterrorism and human rights abuses under Malaysia’s Internal Security Act
This report of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is based largely on interviews with recently released ISA detainees, family members of detainees, lawyers, and aid providers, as well as affidavits written by detainees and smuggled out of Kamunting, Malaysia. The report documents violations of the rights of alleged militants held under the Interal Security Act since […]
In the name of security: counterterrorism and human rights abuses under Malaysia’s Internal Security Act
This report of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is based largely on interviews with recently released ISA detainees, family members of detainees, lawyers, and aid providers, as well as affidavits written by detainees and smuggled out of Kamunting, Malaysia. The report documents violations of the rights of alleged militants held under the Interal Security Act since […]
United Kingdom: rights denied: the UK’s response to 11 September 2001
The present document of Amnesty International concerns human rights violations that have taken place as a consequence of the United Kingdom (UK) authorities’ response to the 11 September 2001 attacks in the United States of America (USA). This document focuses on the human rights violations that those detained in the aftermath of the events of […]
United Kingdom: rights denied: the UK’s response to 11 September 2001
The present document of Amnesty International concerns human rights violations that have taken place as a consequence of the United Kingdom (UK) authorities’ response to the 11 September 2001 attacks in the United States of America (USA). This document focuses on the human rights violations that those detained in the aftermath of the events of […]
Comments on the draft guidelines on human rights and the fight against terrorism submitted by Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and Amnesty International
The present document of the Council of Europe comments on the draft guidelines on human rights and the fight against terrorism. Amnesty International recommends inclusion of a specific prohibition of interference with the right to confidential communications between lawyers and their clients within the bounds of their professional relationship, as set out in the Basic […]
Comments on the draft guidelines on human rights and the fight against terrorism submitted by Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and Amnesty International
The present document of the Council of Europe comments on the draft guidelines on human rights and the fight against terrorism. Amnesty International recommends inclusion of a specific prohibition of interference with the right to confidential communications between lawyers and their clients within the bounds of their professional relationship, as set out in the Basic […]
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.
The Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism – a serious threat to human rights
The present document concerns comments of Amnesty International on the provisions of the Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism, also known in English as the Arab Convention for the Combatting of Terrorism (the Convention). Amnesty International is calling for its amendment to ensure that it is consistent with international human rights and humanitarian law. […]
The Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism – a serious threat to human rights
The present document concerns comments of Amnesty International on the provisions of the Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism, also known in English as the Arab Convention for the Combatting of Terrorism (the Convention). Amnesty International is calling for its amendment to ensure that it is consistent with international human rights and humanitarian law. […]
India: briefing on the prevention of terrorism ordinance
The present report describes the issue of prevention of terrorism in India and the concerns of Amnesty International on the implementation of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in Indian legislation. Amnesty International refers to inconsistencies with the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
India: briefing on the prevention of terrorism ordinance
The present report describes the issue of prevention of terrorism in India and the concerns of Amnesty International on the implementation of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in Indian legislation. Amnesty International refers to inconsistencies with the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
