United Nations· 2005In forceEnables
UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights while Countering Terrorism
Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l'homme dans la lutte antiterroriste
Protest rightsProscriptionPeaceful assembly
Summary
The Special Rapporteur (SR) monitors state compliance with human rights in counter-terrorism measures, produces thematic reports, conducts country visits, and can communicate with states on individual cases. Has consistently documented that overbroad terrorism definitions, proscription regimes, and material support laws violate international human rights law. Has addressed the impact of terrorism designations on diaspora communities.
Relevance to the diaspora
Tamil diaspora organisations can file communications with the SR on Terrorism regarding specific instances of disproportionate application of UK, Canadian, Australian or other counter-terrorism laws against Tamil political activists; SR country visits and reports create pressure for reform.
Key provisions
- HRC Res. 2005/80 — mandate establishment
- Annual thematic reports — definition of terrorism, proscription, CSO restrictions
- Country visit reports — examine specific national frameworks
- Individual communications — urgent appeals and allegation letters to states
Primary source
https://www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures/sr-terrorismRelated entries
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