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seemslikeadream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-28-04 08:41 AM
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Iraq: Protection of human rights vital during transition
The UN should establish an independent commission of legal experts to review Iraq's justice system with the aim of bringing Iraqi law into line with international human rights standards.
Human rights monitors should also be deployed to supervise all places of detention and make public their recommendations to the detaining authorities.
The Interim Government of Iraq must make it clear that it will not tolerate violations of human rights irrespective of who is implicated.
An independent and impartial commission should be set up to vet any militia members wishing to join the army and police forces and proper human rights training should be established for all involved in law enforcement.
The rights of women must be guaranteed with effective measures to combat torture, rape, domestic violence and murder as well as a complete review of discriminatory laws and practices.
The US-led Multinational Force must end the practice of "ghost" detainees and immediately provide full, up-to-date details of all persons currently in custody as well as clarify their legal status.
Any alleged abuses of detainees must be promptly and independently investigated, those responsible brought to justice and the victims be given reparation.
Both the IGI and the MNF must ensure unhindered access to all detainees by international bodies, lawyers, families and human rights organisations.
All armed groups in Iraq must respect minimum standards of international humanitarian law and, in particular, stop the hostage-taking, torture and killing of civilians.

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http://news.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE140332004
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daveskilt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-28-04 08:43 AM
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1. so making US contractors immune from iraqi law helps with that
yeah the new govt in power (but cant ammend their own constitution, control security, or prosecute americans who break the law)
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