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.
Briefings
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…
