The Australian government has indicated that it will pass “security legislation” based on the UK Terrorism Act 2000 and Anti-Crime and Security Act 2001.
Home Secretary David Blunkett is taking steps to introduce emergency legislation as a result of the atrocities of September 11. The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill includes measures to detain terrorist suspects indefinitely without trial.
IHRC has a number of further concerns regarding the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill currently being pushed through parliament in an unprecedented attempt to curtail civil liberties in the UK.
Home Secretary David Blunkett is taking steps to introduce emergency legislation as a result of the atrocities of September 11. The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill includes measures to detain terrorist suspects indefinitely without trial.
IHRC is organising a seminar to address the current situation of the Muslim community and its responses to the events on and after September 11.
The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is organising a seminar on the human rights implications of the events of September 11 in the USA.
The IHRC is deeply concerned about aspects of the new anti-terrorism measures outlined by the Home Secretary.
Faisal Bodi provides an overview and analysis of anti-terrorism laws either enacted or proposed in the UK, USA, Canada and South Africa, and assesses their impact on civil liberties. This report was prepared for the UN Fourth World Conference Against Racism, held in South Africa
