Critique of the Human Rights Ordinance in Bangladesh 2008: A Human Rights Commission must have effective Powers

Hameeda Hossain

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Abstract: It was left to human rights defenders to inform the UN Committees on the situation of human rights by submitting shadow reports, to investigate violations, and to campaign for an end to impunity for lawless law enforcement by state agencies, by challenging laws and institutions that violate human rights standards. Often human rights defenders have been accused of “spoiling the image of Bangladesh†, of “conspiracy†and even sedition. Their reports, however, have led the UN Special Rapporteurs to initiate enquiries with the government.

Keywords: Bangladesh; human rights; UN (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008-09
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