Republic of Korea (South Korea): Terrorism Prevention Bill: granting greater scope for increased human rights violations

Index AI : ASA 25/003/2002
Date de publication : 10 avril 2002
Catégorie(s) : Asie - Pacifique, Corée du Sud

A Terrorism Prevention Bill is expected to be discussed and put to vote in South Korea's National Assembly in April 2002. The proposed Act has raised serious concern in the human rights community, as it contains provisions which directly contravene international human rights treaties to which South Korea is a party. At the same time, many of its provisions appear to be clearly open to abuse by law enforcement officials but the proposed Act fails to provide adequate safeguards against such abuse.