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.
Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The present document concerns a manual of the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) and the Inter-American Institute for Human Rights (IIHR). The manual offers basic information related to the Optional Protocol and seeks the prevention of torture. The manual hopes to serve as a practical tool for the campaign to promote the ratification and […]
Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The present document concerns a manual of the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) and the Inter-American Institute for Human Rights (IIHR). The manual offers basic information related to the Optional Protocol and seeks the prevention of torture. The manual hopes to serve as a practical tool for the campaign to promote the ratification and […]
Case of Lori Berenson-Mejía v. Peru
In the present case of Lori Berenson-Mejía versus Peru reference is made to principle 8 of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers concerning special safeguards in criminal cases, which establishes the standards for the adequate exercise of the defense in these cases.
Case of Lori Berenson-Mejía v. Peru
In the present case of Lori Berenson-Mejía versus Peru reference is made to principle 8 of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers concerning special safeguards in criminal cases, which establishes the standards for the adequate exercise of the defense in these cases.
Indonesia: new military operations, old patterns of human rights abuses in Aceh
The present report of Amnesty International provides details of the current human rights situation in NAD, Indonesia. The second part of the report focuses on the situation for Acehnese refugees in Malaysia. Recommendations are provided to both the Indonesian and Malaysian governments, as well as to the United Nations (UN) and second governments which, if […]
Indonesia: new military operations, old patterns of human rights abuses in Aceh
The present report of Amnesty International provides details of the current human rights situation in NAD, Indonesia. The second part of the report focuses on the situation for Acehnese refugees in Malaysia. Recommendations are provided to both the Indonesian and Malaysian governments, as well as to the United Nations (UN) and second governments which, if […]
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 […]
Civil and political rights, including the questions of torture and detention
This document contains information supplied by Governments, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), relating to the follow-up measures to recommendations of the Special Rapporteur made following country visits.The Special Rapporteur recommends that given the numerous reports of inadequate legal counsel provided by State-appointed lawyers, measures should be taken to improve legal aid service, in compliance […]
Civil and political rights, including the questions of torture and detention
This document contains information supplied by Governments, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), relating to the follow-up measures to recommendations of the Special Rapporteur made following country visits.The Special Rapporteur recommends that given the numerous reports of inadequate legal counsel provided by State-appointed lawyers, measures should be taken to improve legal aid service, in compliance […]
Combating torture; a manual for Judges and Prosecutors
This manual by Conor Foley outlines the duties and responsibilities of judges and prosecutors to prevent and investigate acts of torture, and other forms of ill-treatment, to ensure that those who perpetrate such acts are brought to justice and to provide redress for their victims. It also provides practical advice, drawn from best practice, about […]
Combating torture; a manual for Judges and Prosecutors
This manual by Conor Foley outlines the duties and responsibilities of judges and prosecutors to prevent and investigate acts of torture, and other forms of ill-treatment, to ensure that those who perpetrate such acts are brought to justice and to provide redress for their victims. It also provides practical advice, drawn from best practice, about […]
China: policing and the prevention of torture
The present report of Amnesty International concerns the role of policing in the prevention of torture. This paper highlights why, according to Amnesty International, everyone should help to fight torture and what police in particular can do to help stop torture. The paper cites rules against torture set out in international law and the safeguards required […]
China: policing and the prevention of torture
The present report of Amnesty International concerns the role of policing in the prevention of torture. This paper highlights why, according to Amnesty International, everyone should help to fight torture and what police in particular can do to help stop torture. The paper cites rules against torture set out in international law and the safeguards required […]
China: the role of local authorities in the prevention of torture
The present report of Amnesty International concerns the issue of torture in China. The paper highlights why everyone , according to Amnesty, should help to fight torture and what local authorities can do to help stop torture. The paper cites rules against torture set out in international law and the safeguards required by law to […]
