This page summarizes cases raised with the Netherlands by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from the Netherlands. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of the Netherlands, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint urgent appeal, 04/07/2012. Case no. NLD 3/2012. State Reply: 20/08/2012. Alleged imminent deportation to the People's Republic of China. Observations The Special Rapporteur wishes to thank the Government of the Netherlands for its response... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Hungary by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Hungary. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Hungary, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 18/7/2011. Case no. HUN 2/2011. State Reply: 7/9/2011. Alleged restriction of religious freedom and right to assemble, worship and practice of those belonging to minority faiths. Observations The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Hungary for its response to his communication dated 18 July... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Norway by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Norway. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) – the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Norway, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) None Third Report (March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014) None Fourth Report (March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015) None Fifth Report (March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2016) Joint allegation letter, 24/07/2015. Case no. NOR 1/2015. State reply: 22/09/2015. Alleged... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Switzerland by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Switzerland. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Switzerland, French). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 5/3/2012. CHE 1/2012. State Reply: 3/5/2012; 3/5/2012; 3/5/2012; 3/5/2012; 3/5/2012; 3/5/2012; 3/5/2012; 9/5/2012. Allégations de restrictions indues concernant la loi modifiant la loi sur les manifestations sur le domaine public au sein de la république et canton de Genève. Observations Le... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Turkey by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Turkey. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) – the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Turkey, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 13/10/2011. Case no. TUR 4/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged raids on offices and homes. Joint allegation letter, 8/2/2012. Case no. TUR 2/2012. State Reply: 26/4/2012. Alleged illegal raids on several NGOs' offices in Diyarbakir. Observations The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Turkey... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Belarus by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Belarus. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Belarus, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 30/05/2011. Case no. BLR 6/2011. State Reply: 10/06/2011. Alleged arrest and arbitrary detention of human rights defenders. Joint allegation letter, 01/06/2011. Case no. BLR 7/2011. State Reply: 10/06/2011. Alleged arrests, arbitrary detentions and sentencing of human rights defenders following the... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Serbia by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Serbia. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Serbia, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 28/10/2011. Case no. SRB 1/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged ban of the 2011 Belgrade Pride Parade. Observations The Special Rapporteur regrets that no reply has been received from the Government of the Serbia to the communication sent during the reporting period. He considers responses to his... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Italy by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Italy. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) – the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Italy, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) None Third Report (March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014) None Fourth Report (March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015) None Fifth Report (March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2016) Joint urgent appeal, 28/08/2015. Case no. ITA 4/2015. State reply: None. Allegations of the arrest of a... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Georgia by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Georgia. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Georgia, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 20/06/2011. Case no. GEO 1/2011. State reply: 07/07/2011. Allegations of disproportionate use of force by law enforcement authorities to disperse a demonstration by opposition supporters. Observations The Special Rapporteur would like to thank the Government of Georgia for its response to his communication... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Kosovo by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Kosovo. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) – the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Kosovo, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint allegation letter, 10/01/2013. Case no. KSV 1/2013. State Reply: 26/03/2013. Alleged physical attacks and threats against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights defenders, including members of the organizations Kosovo 2.0 and Libertas. Observations The... Continue reading →
