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Iceland’s abusive use of solitary confinement must end immediately

By Amnesty International

Iceland is vastly overusing solitary confinement in pre-trial detention, violating the prohibition of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, with grave consequences for the accused and for their right to a fair trial, said Amnesty International in a new report out today. Amnesty International is calling on the government of Iceland, […] The post Iceland’s abusive use of solitary confinement must end immediately appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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