Penal Law, Articles 6, 8 and 12 to 16 (2005)
Chapter III. Infractions and offenders Article 6. Definition of infraction All acts or abstentions seen as dangerous for the political, economic and social system of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, for the properties of the state, the collectivity and...Penal Law, Articles 64, 80, 98, 101 and 175 (2005)
These Articles cover the following: 64. Money Laundering 80. Offence Relating to Chemical Weapons 98. Violation of Safety Regulations Relating to Air [transport], Airports and Harbours 101. Taking of Hostages 175. An Act that is Dangerous to the Security of Boats,...
United Kingdom : ICJ welcomes ban on use of torture evidence
The ICJ welcomed today’s unanimous ruling of the House of Lords reaffirming the absolute ban on evidence procured by torture.
Reject attempts to legitimize no-torture promises
The Council of Europe member states should flatly reject any proposals to establish standards for the use of diplomatic assurances in transfers of people to risk of torture, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the ICJ said in a joint submission published today.
no-torture promises-press release-2005 (full text in English, PDF)
reject regulate-web story-2005 (full text in English, PDF)




