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Torture and Terror

Another day of injustice

AloysiaB
15 March 2010, 10:19AM

In a new report, Amnesty International outlines its concerns about the continued refusal of the US government to adhere to its international human rights obligations.

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Torture and Terror

Court rules Habib can sue

AloysiaB
9 March 2010, 01:20PM

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Mamdouh Habib can sue the Australian Government for complicity in his alleged torture and ill-treatment.

Your Human Rights

The facts

James
5 March 2010, 11:59AM

Opponents of a Human Rights Act are worried about the Consultation Committee’s clear recommendation that our Government adopt one. They’ve presented various inaccuracies - or ‘myths’ - in popular media about what an Act would mean for our country.

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End the Death Penalty

Children should never be executed

James
4 March 2010, 04:55PM

Child executions are one of the most shocking manifestations of the death penalty. On World day against the death penalty 2009, over 90,000 people around the globe came together to tell Governments still executing child offenders that it's past time to stop.

Your Human Rights

The world is watching

James
2 March 2010, 02:34PM

With the Federal Government yet to respond to the National Human Rights Consultation Report, Australia walks a tightrope with our international reputation at stake.

Your Human Rights

We called for a Human Rights Act - time to act on it

James
25 February 2010, 12:52PM

It's been five months since the human Rights Consultation Committee recommended our Government adopt a Human Rights Act - get on board our online effort and help us remind them what we want!

Your Human Rights

How hard can it be?

James
25 February 2010, 12:46PM

In 2009, people around Australia called loud and clear for a Human Rights Act. The next step for the Rudd Government is clear.

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Torture and Terror

Lawyers found guilty of professional misconduct

AloysiaB
22 February 2010, 01:30PM

Two former Bush administration lawyers have been condemned for their professional misconduct concerning a series of memos that sanctioned treatment considered torture.

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Torture and Terror

CIA: impunity for war crimes

AloysiaB
15 February 2010, 12:09PM

A new UN joint study has called for accountability for those involved and responsible for disappearance, torture and other cruel treatment in the ‘War on Terror’.

Individuals at Risk

Kuwaiti journalist freed

Rose Kulak
10 February 2010, 02:32PM

Amnesty International has learnt that Kuwaiti journalist Muhammad ‘Abd al-Qader al-Jasem was released on bail in December 2009.

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