UK: New report slams secret justice ahead of debate on controversial bill

Headline Title: UK: New report slams secret justice ahead of debate on controversial bill 15 October 2012 The United Kingdom government’s plans for a substantial extension of the use of secret evidence in the justice system have been heavily criticized in a new Amnesty International report published today. The proposals would allow the government to rely on secret evidence in civil cases, including cases of alleged government responsibility for human rights violations such as torture and enforced disappearance. The measures, contained in the Justice and Security Bill due to be debated…

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