India: Examination of second periodic report by the Human Rights Committee: recommendations to bring Indian laws and practices in line with international human rights standards

This paper reviews the conclusions drawn by members of the Human Rights Committee about the application in India of those human rights guarantees provided in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) which fall within AI’s mandate. Topics covered include: general matters relating to the application of the ICCPR, such as dissemination of information and derogations during states of emergency; specific laws (Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, National Security Act) and their compatibility with the ICCPR; torture and deaths in custody; and failure to bring human rights violators to justice.

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