The Plight of Chechen Refugees revisited

March 21, 2005

A review of the treatment of Chechen refugess in Georgia, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Poland.

Britain: An Outpost of Tyranny

February 4, 2005

With Home Secretary, Charles Clarke’s latest proposals on dealing with terror suspects drawing as much controversy as his predecessor’s ideas, IHRC examines whether Britain is crossing the line to becoming a police state.

Australia – Deep Concerns Over Government White Paper on Counter-Terrorism Policy

August 4, 2004

On 29 March 2004 Australian prime minister John Howard announced plans to prepare a white paper on terrorism. This briefing looks at some key areas of concern.

War Crimes and Accountability: A Historical Analysis

June 18, 2004

A historical analysis of accountability for war crimes in light of the recent revelations of widespread and systematic torture being committed by US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay.

Proposed Australian Anti-Terror Laws

April 30, 2004

Australia’s pending proposals to introduce new measures under scrutiny.

The Russian Federation and Muslim Minorities

April 22, 2004

An overview of the situation of Muslims living in the Russian Federation and at the occupation of Chechnya*.

Good Practice on the Headscarf in Europe

March 9, 2004

An examination of how various European countries have tried to integrate headscarf-wearing women into the education and work sector by taking steps to accommodate their religious practices.