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Aussie Terrorism laws concern international jurists
A panel of international jurists has raised concerns about Australia's counter-terrorism laws.The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights was set up by the International Commission of Jurists. It has been holding a two-day inquiry into Australia's counter-terrorism policies as part of a global examination of the impact of the fight against terrorism on human rights. Spokeswoman Hina Jilani says there are concerns about the power the Australian laws give intelligence agencies. "We express serious concerns with regard to the ASIO powers to detain non-suspects, to limit the right of legal representation and the possible negative impact on confidentiality of communications between lawyer and client," she said. The panel has been briefed by the Federal Government. It will hold similar hearings in Britain and the United States before handing down its report next year. Posted by: Tholuck Grairong2024 2006-03-17 |
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