International Commission of Jurists

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood members to be tried by military court

Mar 17, 2007

On 6 February, President Mubarak ordered, under the 1981 emergency law, the trial by a military tribunal of 40 members of the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt’s largest Islamic political group. The members are charged with money laundering and financing of a terrorist...

Egypt: Constitutional amendments approved in referendum

Mar 17, 2007

On 26 March, 34 constitutional amendments were approved in a popular referendum following their  adoption by Parliament. The amendments give the President the power to refer people suspected of a terrorist offence to be tried by military or special courts. Concerns...

United Kingdom: SIAC allows deportation based on diplomatic assurances

Mar 10, 2007

On 26 February, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) dismissed an appeal by a Muslim cleric, Abu Qatada against his deportation to Jordan. Abu Qatada argued that he was at risk of being tortured if deported to Jordan. The Commission rejected his claim on...

Morocco: Court of Appeals acquits five ex-Guantánamo detainees

Jan 17, 2007

On 20 January, a Court of Appeal acquitted five Moroccans previously held at the Guantánamo Bay detention centre. They had been charged with offences that included belonging to a criminal organization and refusing to denounce crimes against state security. Press...
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