Tag: Rule of Law / Justice
To fight illicit drug use, we must respect human rights
The risks of drug trafficking and abuse are increasing but so are the opportunities to combat these ills, says Jan Milanowski of the Pompidou Group at the Council of Europe
Jan Malinowski, 20 February 2015
The recent execution by firing squad in Indonesia of six persons convicted of drug trafficking offences...
Images of unspeakable human cruelty
These are not scenes from a movie that can be shaken off as soon as one steps out of the dark theater. But even movie scenes can be so disturbing that they leave traumatic imprints on one’s mind. How much more true-to-life barbaric acts against helpless persons purposely recorded...
Indonesia: Halt imminent executions of 11 people
In an open letter to President Joko Widodo, Amnesty International has stepped up it’s call to the Indonesian government to halt the imminent execution of 11 people and scrap plans to put even more people to death this year.
19 February 2015, 11:47AM
Imminent executions confirmed
Indonesia’s Attorney General has confirmed that...
Chan, Sukumaran execution in limbo
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran could remain in death row limbo for weeks while around them Indonesia plans their execution and lawyers argue for them in court.
By Australian Associated Press
Published: 06:44 GMT, 20 February 2015 | Updated: 06:44 GMT, 20 February 2015
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran could remain in...
THAILAND: ‘A Wolf’s Bride’ verdict to be delivered at the Bangkok Criminal Court at 13:30 on 23 February
February 22, 2015
A Press Release from Thai Lawyers for Human Rights forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
On Monday, 23 February 2015, at 13:30 hours, the Criminal Court is going to deliver a verdict on the Black Case no. 3528/2557 filed by the public prosecutor against Mr. Patiwat...
Opinion: Anwar imprisoned, Malaysia rights in free fall
It's time to support Malaysia's human rights defenders, and recognize that if the world wants a democratic, rights-respecting Malaysia, it's going to have to fight for it.
Phil Robertson, Special for CNN
Updated 0054 GMT (0854 HKT) February 17, 2015
(CNN) - Watching from the observers' gallery last week, I could see...
Australia should lead in abolishing the death penalty in the Asia-Pacific
Instead of quiet diplomacy, the government needs a principled, consistent, and more vocal opposition to the death penalty, whether or not the lives at stake are Australian.
February 23, 2015 - 9:00AM - Elaine Pearson
As Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran face execution in Indonesia, there is much soul searching about...
Solon: MILF using ‘lopsided interpretation’ of peace deal to protect its men
A lawmaker from Mindanao has slammed the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for using a “lopsided” interpretation of the peace agreement it signed with the government as basis for refusing to surrender its members involved in the bloody clash with police troopers last Jan. 25.
By XIANNE ARCANGEL, GMA NewsFebruary...
Myanmar team calls for more money for Koh Tao murder suspects
As the Myanmar embassy’s legal team seeks to get bail for the Koh Tao murder suspects, a question has been raised over financial support pledged to help the defence.
25 February 2015 | Written by Hein Ko Soe | Published in Myanmar
As the Myanmar embassy’s legal team seeks to...
Senate looks into Mamasapano truth commission
Exactly a month after the January 25 Mamasapano operation, the Senate held its first hearing on Wednesday on the proposed creation of the “Mamasapano Truth Commission” that would look into the incident.
Maila Ager | INQUIRER.net 10:21 AM | Wednesday, February 25th, 2015
MANILA, Philippines — Exactly a month after the...
