Jan 9, 2025 · GENEVA - In two landmark decisions, the UN Human Rights Committee has ruled that Australia remained responsible for the arbitrary detention of asylum seekers redirected or …

Arbitrary detention exposes the victim to the possibility of further violations, including torture or other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment; enforced and involuntary …

6 days ago · In addition, the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (part of Special Procedures) is the only non-treaty-based UN mechanism with the power to investigate specific complaints …

Jan 8, 2025 · GENEVA – UN experts* today called on the United States to immediately release Zayn al-Abidin Muhammad Husayn (known as Abu Zubaydah), who remains detained for …

Oct 6, 2022 · The mandate of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention was most recently extended by Human Rights Council resolution 51/8 of 6 October 2022 for a further three-year …

Mar 6, 2025 · GENEVA – A UN report published on Thursday highlights a widespread pattern of arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of detainees by the Rapid Support Forces and the …

Scope of the Body of Principles These principles apply for the protection of all persons under any form of detention or imprisonment. Use of Terms For the purposes of the Body of Principles: …

Jan 27, 2025 · GENEVA – In a report drawing on its extensive investigations since the start of the Syrian conflict, the UN Syria Commission of Inquiry today detailed how the former Syrian …

Feb 2, 2024 · In a new advocacy brief, the UN Task Force on Children Deprived of Liberty recommends policy changes to scale up efforts to end the detention of migrant children, which …

Jul 22, 2024 · In this report, the Working Group reviews its annual activities and examines the thematic issue of arbitrary detention and mandatory sentencing.