UK justice proposal would lead to impunity for war crimes and torture

Friday 23 July 2010 Parliament warned that the proposal, which would hamper arrest warrants being issued for suspected criminals visiting the country, could lead to the UK being seen as a safe haven. Amnesty International has urged the UK parliament to reject a government proposal that would hamper arrest warrants being issued for suspected war criminals and torturers visiting the country, warning that it could lead to the UK being seen as a safe haven for international criminals. The UK Ministry of Justice proposed on Thursday to give the Director of Public Prosecutions veto power over…

© Amnestie Internationale - vendredi 23 juillet 2010