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30/09/2011 – The enactment of a standardised set of defence rights that meet or exceed international human rights standards is a necessary precondition to mutual recognition amongst Member States in the criminal justice area.

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29/09/2011 – Lithuania launched a criminal investigation in January 2010 into the two secret CIA detention sites (already acknowledged by a parliamentary enquiry) but it was abruptly terminated only after a year in January 2011 on highly dubious grounds. No one has ever been held accountable.

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26/09/2011 – Over the past few weeks, the EU and member states have been involved in intense negotiations regarding possible initiatives at the United Nations on Palestinian statehood. The PA may also request a resolution from the UN General Assembly. The EU must use its influence to ensure that any such resolution, initiative or agreement fully respects the human rights of Palestinians and Israelis, including access to justice, truth and reparations.

21/09/2011 – Observations by Amnesty International on the Commission’s proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and on the right to communicate upon arrest

20/09/2011 – It is essential for EU countries to play a more active part in joining multinational efforts and sharing responsibility for refugees affected by the crisis in Libya.

16/09/2011 – According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, the guardian of international humanitarian law, the closure of Gaza “constitutes a collective punishment imposed in clear violation of Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian law”. In contrast, the Palmer report only focuses on the naval blockade of Gaza.

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