Law reform
Turkmen Citizens Grow Litigious
Setback for Penal Reform in Kazakstan
Rights activists warn conditions will worsen as control of prisons reverts to interior ministry.
Azerbaijan: Controversial Return of Indicted Ex-Leader
Mutallibov allowed back to attend son’s funeral, but president’s unilateral granting of immunity raises eyebrows.
Georgia: Espionage Law Under Scrutiny
Campaigners say officials use controversial legislation to secure dubious convictions.
Georgians Split on Jury Service Plan
Some say the government could have brought in far more effective judicial reforms.
Uganda: Remand Prisoners Incarcerated for Years
Thousands of detainees said to be denied timely hearing due to ineffective legal and judicial system.
Tajikistan Needs Child-Friendly Justice
Juvenile rights advocate calls for joined-up reforms to reduce number of youth offenders given custodial sentences.
Darfur IDP Detentions Draw Reform Calls
Year-long detention without charge of six displaced Darfuris leads to demands for scrapping of region’s emergency laws.
Khartoum Dragging Feet Over Immunity
Laws on immunity should have been changed, but progress has been disappointing.