Article 37: Torture and deprivation of liberty

Caught in the crossfire? An international survey of anti-terrorism legislation and its impact on children

Victor — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:07:15 +0000

This report presents the findings from CRIN’s research of anti-terrorism legislation in 33 countries across five continents. It shows that counter-terrorism measures are leading to extensive violations of children’s rights.

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DOMINICA: UPR submission on inhuman sentencing of children

lratledge — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:35:30 +0000

This report was submitted ahead of the 33rd session of the Universal Periodic Review as part of our campaign against inhuman sentencing of children - defined to include sentences of death, life imprisonment and corporal punishment.

In Dominica, sentences of life imprisonment and corporal punishment are lawful for offences committed while under the age of 18.

Download the full submission.

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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM: UPR submission on inhuman sentencing of children

lratledge — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:29:26 +0000

In Brunei Darussalam, children may currently be lawfully sentenced to life imprisonment and corporal punishment. In October 2013, Brunei enacted the Syariah Penal Code Order which, if fully implemented, would introduce the death penalty for offences committed by children and allow children to be sentence to whipping and amputation.

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QATAR: UPR submission on inhuman sentencing of children

lratledge — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:19:49 +0000

This report was submitted ahead of the 33rd session of the Universal Periodic Review as part of our campaign against inhuman sentencing - defined to include sentences of death, life imprisonment and corporal punishment.

In Qatar, life imprisonment is lawful for offences committed by children aged 16 or older. The death penalty and corporal punishment are prohibited under criminal legislation, but appear to be lawful under sharia law for offences committed while under the age of 18.

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EUROCEF v France

lratledge — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:03:59 +0000

Collective complaint on France's treatment of unaccompanied migrant children.

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RAPPORT : What Lies Beneath

Louise — Tue, 15 May 2018 12:10:24 +0000

En tant qu'ONG, nous posons-nous assez souvent la question de savoir si ce que nous faisons est bien ce que nous devrions faire ? Notre travail est-il nécessaire, répond-t-il à un besoin ?

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DEATH PENALTY: Submission for the Secretary-General's report on the death penalty 2018

lratledge — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:14:44 +0000

CRIN is campaigning for the abolition of inhuman sentencing of children, defined to include the death penalty, corporal punishment and life imprisonment. We want to emphasise that while, for the purposes of this campaign, CRIN is calling for the abolition of the juvenile death penalty, we believe that the death penalty should be abolished for all individuals, regardless of age.

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SAUDI ARABIA: UPR submission on inhuman sentencing of children

lratledge — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:55:12 +0000

The death penalty, life imprisonment, flogging and amputation remain lawful sentences for children in Saudi Arabia.

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SAUDI ARABIA: UPR submission on inhuman sentencing of children

lratledge — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:55:11 +0000

The death penalty, life imprisonment, flogging and amputation remain lawful sentences for children in Saudi Arabia.

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REPORT: What Lies Beneath

Victor — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:07:17 +0000

As NGOs, how often do we question whether what we’re doing is what we ought to be doing? In other words, is our work needed and necessary? Here are CRIN's thoughts on this question.

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زيارة الأماكن التي يوجد فيها أطفال محرومين من حريتهم نتيجة إجراءات الهجرة – دليل لفائدة البرلمانيين

nattallah — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:13:13 +0000

Guide for Parliamentarians: Visiting places where children are deprived of their liberty as a result of immigration procedures

زيارة الأماكن التي يوجد فيها أطفال محرومين من حريتهم نتيجة إجراءات الهجرة:دليل لفائدة البرلمانيين

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Visiter les lieux où des enfants sont privés de liberté à la suite de procédures d'immigration - Guide à l’intention des Parlementaires

Louise — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:18:48 +0000

Guide à l’intention des Parlementaires : Visiter les lieux où des enfants sont privés de liberté à la suite de procédures d'immigration - (2018)

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Visiting places where children are deprived of their liberty as a result of immigration procedures - Guide for Parliamentarians

Louise — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:14:40 +0000

Guide for Parliamentarians: Visiting places where children are deprived of their liberty as a result of immigration procedures

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QATAR: CAT submission on inhuman sentencing of children

lratledge — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:45:26 +0000

In Qatar, life imprisonment remains a lawful sentence for offences committed by children. The death penalty and corporal punishment may remain lawful for child offenders under Sharia law.

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DISCRIMINATION: CRIN's submission on the draft CRPD General Comment on equality

lratledge — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:01:42 +0000

This submission was made in November 2017 to provide comments on the draft general comment of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on equality and non-discrimination. It focuses on the sections of the general comment that address the rights of children with disabilities and the situation of children in humanitarian emergencies. The submission also addressess the institutionalisation of children and immigration detention.

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