Tag: Rule of Law / Justice
Singapore: Reject Overly Broad Contempt Law
The Singapore parliament should recommend a review of the proposed new Administration of Justice (Protection) Act to better protect freedom of expression, as required by international law and the Singapore Constitution, Human Rights Watch said today.
Excessive Penalties and Vague Terms Will Lead to Self-censorship
(Bangkok) – The Singapore parliament should...
Malaysia: New Law Gives Government Sweeping Powers
Malaysia’s new National Security Council (NSC) Act, which came into force on August 1, 2016, is a tool for repression that should be immediately repealed, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should instead revise its laws to incorporate international human rights standards into the effort to counter terrorism.
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Baby steps towards an Asean court
Commonalities between NGOs and ministries Is there greater awareness of human rights in Malaysia since the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights was established six years ago? Could a regional court be around the corner?
Sunday, 10 July 2016 by shaila koshy
Commonalities between NGOs and ministries Is there greater awareness...
Thailand: Break Silence on Day of the ‘Disappeared’
“Another year has passed with the Thai government failing to address the grave problem of enforced disappearances in the country,” said Brad Adams, Asia director.
August 29, 2016 8:30PM EDT
Fulfill Pledge to Criminalize Enforced Disappearance
(New York) – Thailand’s government has failed to abide by its pledge to make enforced disappearance...
ASEAN journalists express concern over PH’s extrajudicial killings
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar defends the administration's policies, urging international journalists to 'understand the context'
Natashya Gutierrez
@natashya_g
Published 11:09 AM, August 30, 2016
Updated 1:18 PM, August 30, 2016
MANILA, Philippines – In a gathering in Manila of Southeast Asian journalists, many expressed concern and worry for the growing number of extrajudicial killings...
ASEAN 2016: Duterte to explain PH war on drugs
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will also push for 'a drug-free ASEAN,' DFA spokesman Charles Jose says
Paterno Esmaquel II | @paterno_ii
Published 4:11 PM, September 02, 2016
Updated 4:12 PM, September 02, 2016
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will explain his controversial war on drugs when he attends his first international...
Philippines: Committee Chair Ousted for Death Squad Inquiry
The Philippine Senate has ousted the chair of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights in an apparent reprisal for her inquiry into the surge in killings linked to President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs,” Human Rights Watch said today.
Senate Undercuts Effort to Stop ‘Drug War’ Killing Spree
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What ASEAN Can Learn from Thailand’s Student Massacre
Lessons for the region from the 1976 Thammasat University massacre.
By Mong Palatino. October 18, 2016
While Thailand was gripped by news of the king’s death last week, another important anniversary had passed the week before in the Southeast Asian state. Forty years ago on October 6, more than 40 student...
Supreme Court allows hero’s burial for Marcos
(UPDATED) By a vote of 9-5, the Supreme Court gives the go signal for former president Ferdinand Marcos' burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. Justices are expected to submit their opinions by Thursday, November 10.
Rappler.com
Published 12:45 PM, November 08, 2016
Updated 3:44 PM, November 08, 2016
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) –...
Thailand: Reopen Case of ‘Disappeared’ Activist
February 6, 2017 3:31PM EST
Justice Marred by Cover-Up, Shoddy Inquiries, and Gaps in Law
(New York) – Thai authorities should immediately reopen the investigation into the enforced disappearance of a prominent ethnic Karen activist who went missing nearly three years ago, Human Rights Watch said today. On January 16, 2017,...
