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 …

International human rights law provides a clear and universal framework relating to detention, enshrined by the following standards:

Oct 15, 2025 · 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 …

1. Introduction detention on remand and administrative detention in international human rights law. In so doing, it will, inter alia, deal in some depth with the reasons justifying arrest and …

Jul 31, 2024 · GENEVA - The UN Human Rights Office today published a report on arbitrary, prolonged and incommunicado detention by Israeli authorities, affecting thousands of …

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: …