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New Tunisian Law Hits Human Rights Activists
02/07/2010 – 16:55
On 15 June 2010 the Tunisian Penal Code was speedily amended in a way that can in effect prevent Tunisian human rights activists from cooperating with the international community. Chairwoman Hautala condemned the measure in the meeting of European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights, on 24th of June. Lue lisää
EU and UN Can Do More For Human Rights Together
01/07/2010 – 19:58
Chairwoman Hautala took part today in the Annual Meeting of Chairpersons of the United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies to discuss the cooperation of the Treaty Bodies with the EU. Lue lisää
Subcommittee on Human Rights Discusses Human Rights Situation in DRC
01/07/2010 – 19:05
Subcommittee on Human Rights discussed human rights situation in Democratic Republic of Congo today. Lue lisää
Finland’s nuclear power push
01/07/2010 – 11:55
The Finnish parliament today gave final approval for two new nuclear power reactors. Lue lisää
Scaling Down of Gaza Blockade Is Welcome But Not Enough
30/06/2010 – 19:33
Chairwoman Hautala met today with Mr John Ging, Head of UN relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip, to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the recent scaling down of the blockade. Lue lisää
Tulkki on nyt syytetyn eurooppalainen oikeus
29/06/2010 – 12:40
Syytetyn pitää tästedes voida ymmärtää ja tulla ymmärretyksi tuomioistuimessa, jonka kieltä hän ei osaa. Näin linjasi Euroopan parlamentti edellisessä täysistunnossa kun se hyväksyi direktiivin oikeudesta tulkkaukseen ja käännökseen rikosprosessissa. Lue lisää
Conviction for Renowned Human Rights Defender Al-Hasani in Syria
28/06/2010 – 11:37
Chairwoman Hautala reprimands the decision of the Second Criminal Court of Damascus to convict Mr. Muhannad Al-Hasani, a leading Syrian human rights lawyer, to three years imprisonment, on 24th of June. Lue lisää
Hautala Welcomes Release of Iranian Human Rights Defender Emad Baghi
28/06/2010 – 11:27
Hautala welcomes the release on bail of Iranian journalist Mr Emad Baghi. Amongst others, Chairwoman Hautala had advocated for his release. Lue lisää
