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Africa
Nigeria:
Politics Mired in Corruption and Violence
Sudan: New Clashes Jeopardize Civilians
UN:
Security Council’s Troop Plan in Chad/CAR Risks Failing Many
Asia
China: Pre-Congress Clampdown Intensifies
China: Issue Moratorium on Executions Before Olympics
Thailand: Separatists Target Civilians for Attack
Other News
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Human rights in a time of heightened security
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21/09/2007 Liberty hosts Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw, Joint Committee for Human Rights Chair Andrew Dismore, and Home Affairs Select Committee Chair Keith Vaz to discuss "Human rights in a time of heightened security" at 18:30 on Tuesday 25 September in Bournemouth.
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Family seeks justice for black ex-paratrooper who died in custody
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21/09/2007 A black ex-paratrooper who asphyxiated on a police station floor in a pool of his own blood, urine and excrement while four officers stood and watched has been denied justice due to fundamental flaws in the initial investigation, said Liberty today.
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Advice to peaceful activists who plan to join the Stop the War Coalition’s demonstration on Monday 8 October 200705/10/2007 Liberty has advised that the proposed Metropolitan Police restrictions on the route of this march are disproportionate and contrary to the Human Rights Act. However, whilst this restriction might be challengeable in future legal action after the march, it may not prevent the police from arresting and detaining individuals who choose to join in this peaceful demonstration. Neutral Liberty observers will be attending the event.