Document #1013423

AI – Amnesty International

India: President must reject new amendments to anti-terror legislation which fail to meet international human rights standards [ASA 20/044/2012]

http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/ASA20/044/2012/en/180e7505-9f05-4e4e-8c28-5b4c85f75f02/asa200442012en.pdf

ecoi.net summary:
Amendments to anti-terrorism legislation (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967) passed on 20 December 2012 are likely to undermine human rights and allow authorities to violate them with impunity (ban of unlawful organisations; unclear definition of terrorism, membership and unlawfulness)
Country:
India
Source:
AI – Amnesty International
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/ASA20/044/2012/en/180e7505-9f05-4e4e-8c28-5b4c85f75f02/asa200442012en.pdf
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
20 December 2012
Document ID:
1013423 (former ID 234029)

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