Trials And Legal Systems

Nicaragua's Constitutional Court must decide on legality of new abortion law - 6 November 2009

Amnesty International has expressed concern that the Nicaraguan Supreme Court continues to delay its judgment on the legality of new criminal laws on abortion which entered into force in 2008.

Activist on trial for denouncing pollution in Tunisia must be released - 5 November 2009

Amnesty International has called for the release of a human rights activist who went on trial this week for making a video about pollution in Tunisia and posting it on Facebook.

Belarus man loses death sentence appeal - 29 October 2009

Andrei Zhuk becomes the second person to have his death sentence upheld in Belarus within the last month.

Denied protection in Turkey - refugees unlawfully detained - 27 October 2009

Every year, thousands of people from countries including Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran arrive in Turkey seeking protection from persecution.

Sierra Leone Special Court renders final judgment in RUF case - 26 October 2009

Amnesty International said Monday’s decision by the Special Court for Sierra Leone to uphold the convictions of three former senior leaders of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) is a positive

Karadžic trial must bring justice to victims from Bosnia war - 26 October 2009

The beginning of the Hague trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžic is an important step towards justice for the tens of thousands of victims of the Bosnian war.

Afghan government must set out credible presidential election plan - 20 October 2009

The Afghan government and its international supporters must immediately set out a clear and effective plan to ensure a credible second round of presidential election voting.

Uruguay must annul law that protects police and military torture suspects - 20 October 2009

A law in Uruguay that has allowed the police and military to get away with torture and murder should be annulled.

Threat of charges against Iranian presidential candidate part of cover up - 19 October 2009

Amnesty International has called on the Iranian authorities to dismiss legal action against former presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi.

Ugandan 'anti-homosexuality' bill threatens liberties and human rights defenders - 16 October 2009

The draft "Anti-Homosexuality Bill" introduced on Wednesday in Uganda's parliament would violate human rights and should be withdrawn immediately.