Information on "Arrest and Detention"
July 2013
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12 Jul 2013
The UK Criminal Law Opt-out: A Challenging Opportunity for Poland
Author: Roderick Parkes, Marta Stormowska
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This bulletin discusses the UK’s decision to opt-out from EU laws on criminal matters and the resulting challenges for Polish–British relations. More on «The UK Criminal Law Opt-out: A Challenging Opportunity for Poland» -
3 Jul 2013
Detention Standards and Non-State Armed Groups
Author: Bruce ‘Ossie’ Oswald
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
All armed groups capture or detain individuals, but it remains unclear what legal obligations, if any, non-state groups have when dealing with detainees. More on «Detention Standards and Non-State Armed Groups»
June 2013
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5 Jun 2013
Georgia after Merabishvili’s Arrest: A Ukraine Scenario?
Author: Konrad Zasztowt
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary discusses the arrest of Vano Merabishvili, Georgia’s former prime minister. More on «Georgia after Merabishvili’s Arrest: A Ukraine Scenario?»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Europe's Most Wanted?
Author: Sergio Carrera, Elspeth Guild, Nicholas Hernanz
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper assesses the practical uses and misuses of the European Arrest Warrant system in the European Union. More on «Europe's Most Wanted?»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Monitoring Police Custody
Publisher: Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT)
This manual provides guidance on monitoring police stations and police conduct during police detention. More on «Monitoring Police Custody»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Guantánamo Bay Detainees
Author: Brian J Lepore, David C Maurer, Alissa Czyz, Edward J George, Carla Brown, Jennifer Bryant, Frances Cook, Michele Fejfar, Gregory Marchand, Tida Reveley, Kelly Rubin, Jennifer Spence, Amie Steele, Cheryl Weissman, Yee Wong
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report reviews existing US facilities and identifies factors to be considered in the event that restrictions were lifted and Guantánamo Bay detainees were transferred to the United States. More on «Guantánamo Bay Detainees»
August 2012
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31 Aug 2012
Immigration Detainers: Legal Issues
Author: Kate M Manuel
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report surveys the various authorities governing immigration detainers in the US, including the standard detainer form sent by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to other law enforcement agencies. More on «Immigration Detainers: Legal Issues»
June 2012
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14 Jun 2012
Smoke and Mirrors: Malaysia’s "New" Internal Security Act
Author: Mickey Spiegel
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This policy brief discusses the decision by Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Najib Razak, to repeal his nation’s Internal Security Act (ISA) because of concerns that it curtailed personal freedoms. More on «Smoke and Mirrors: Malaysia’s "New" Internal Security Act»
April 2012
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11 Apr 2012
Detention of US Persons as Enemy Belligerents
Author: Jennifer K Elsea
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report discusses the status and detention of US persons as prisoners of war. More on «Detention of US Persons as Enemy Belligerents»
March 2012
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15 Mar 2012
Pre-Change Detention in Terrorism Cases
Author: Alexander Home, Gavin Berman
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This report provides an overview of the UK's pre-charge detention legislation for terrorist suspects. More on «Pre-Change Detention in Terrorism Cases»
