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Human Rights, Issues, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA)

Deep Impact: Emmerson’s Report Reveals Lasting Legacy of PTA

On July 23, former UN Special Rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights, Ben Emmerson released a report following on from his visit to Sri Lanka in 2017. Emmerson pulled no punches in…

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The Gloves Are Off: Reactions to Ben Emmerson’s Statement on Torture, Counterterrorism

On July 14, 2017 the Special Rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism, Ben Emmerson released a statement at the end of his visit to Sri Lanka, where he met with detainees, activists,…

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