Sunday, May 13, 2012

Amnesty International Raps UK Secret Courts


The proposal submitted by the British government, confirmed in the British Queen’s speech during Wednesday’s state opening of the UK Parliament, allows certain court evidence to be heard from behind closed doors.

The Guardian reported that the proposals would not move to the preparatory white paper stage, where the relevant department would provide in-depth proposals for legislation. Instead, a justice and security bill is to be put through the parliament, reported the newspaper.

Amnesty International has described the proposed legal changes as “dangerous,” saying they would allow the British government to keep secret any evidence of human rights violations .... http://www.presstv.ir