Anti-Terrorism Legislation in South East Asia

February 3, 2004

The following briefing will examine the anti-terrorism legislation in place in various countries in South East Asia and the implications for human rights.

Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001

January 28, 2004

A brief overview of how the Act confers greater powers on law enforcement authorities to counter terrorism but severely limits civil liberties and human rights.

The Civil Contingencies Bill

January 20, 2004

An overview of the British government’s proposed Bill and its implications on human rights and civil liberties.

Upholding the Right to a Fair Trial? Trying Saddam Hussein

January 5, 2004

An overview of the proposed ‘Iraqi Special Tribunal for Crimes Against Humanity’ and its implications for the furtherance of human rights law.

Landmark Religious Vilification Case in Australia

December 22, 2003

In the first case of its kind, the Islamic Council of Victoria is suing the Catch the Fire Ministries for religious vilification in Australia.

Proposed French Ban on Religious Signs in School violates Freedom of Religion, and Rights to Education and Work

December 16, 2003

One recurring difficulty for Muslim women in France is the ban on the Islamically prescribed headscarf from public institutions.

Language, Power and Honour: Using Murder to Demonise Muslims

October 22, 2003

In the past few weeks numerous cases of so called ‘honour killings’ have been reported in the media. However in the majority of articles, there has been a lack of distinction between ‘honour killings’ and ‘Muslims’.

Hinduvata Bans Freedom of Religion in India

September 27, 2003

The Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Gujarat succeeded in passing anti-conversion laws. These laws intend to prevent Dalits, ‘untouchables’ or low-caste Hindus, converting to non-Hindu faiths…