This page summarizes cases raised with the Russian Federation 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 Russian Federation. 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 Russian Federation, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 28/7/2011. Case no. RUS 8/2011. State Reply: 15/9/2011. Alleged threats and acts of intimidation against human rights defenders. Joint urgent appeal, 16/9/2011. Case no. RUS 10/2011. State Reply: 19/12/2011. Alleged arrest and detention of human rights... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Spain 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 Spain. 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 Spain, Spanish). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 9/3/2012. Case no. ESP 2/2012. State Reply: 8/05/2012. Alegaciones de uso excesivo de la fuerza contra manifestantes pacíficos, en su mayoría menores, durante las protestas estudiantiles ocurridas en Valencia desde el 15 de febrero de 2012. Observaciones El Relator Especial quiere agradecer la respuesta... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Cyprus 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 Cyprus. 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 Cyprus, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 20/07/2011. Case no. CYP 1/2011. State Reply: 15/09/2011. Alleged charges brought against human rights activist. Observations The Special Rapporteur would like to thank the Government for its response to his communication dated 20 July 2011, which sought to clarify the allegations concerning two parallel... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with France 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 France. 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 France, French). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 10/2/2012. Case no. FRA 1/2012. State Reply: 8/5/2012. Allégation d'un risque crédible d'extradition et de risque de torture ou de mauvais traitement. Observations Le Rapporteur spécial remercie le Gouvernement de la France pour la réponse apportée à sa communication du 10 février 2012 au sujet du... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Greece 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 Greece. 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 Greece, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint allegation letter, 21/12/2012. Case no. GRC 3/2012. State Reply: 04/03/2013. Alleged arbitrary refusal to revoke decisions denying grant registration to groups defending minority rights. Observations The Special Rapporteur wishes to thank the Government of Greece... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Poland 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 Poland. 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 Poland, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Other letter, 23/07/2012. Case no. POL 1/2012. State Reply: None to date. Allegation of legislative amendments that may unduly limit the right of peaceful assembly. Observations The Special Rapporteur regrets the Government of Poland did not reply to the communication he... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Ukraine 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 Ukraine. 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 Ukraine, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint urgent appeal, 21/12/2012. Case no. UKR 3/2012. State Reply: 18/03/2013. Alleged attack against LGBT rights defenders. Observations The Special Rapporteur would like to thank the Government of Ukraine for replying to the communication he sent during the reporting... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with the Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic. 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 Czech Republic, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint allegation letter, 21/02/2013. Case no. CZE 1/2013. State Reply: 23/04/2013. Alleged eviction from its office premises of the civil society organisation Vzájemné Soužití. Observations The Special Rapporteur wishes to thank the... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Macedonia 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 Macedonia. 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 Macedonia, 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) Joint urgent appeal, 17/05/2013. Case no. MKD 1/2013. State reply: 21/06/2013. Alleged attack on LGBT rights defenders. Joint urgent appeal, 05/07/2013. Case no: MKD 2/2013. State reply: none to date.... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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) Joint allegation letter, 07/02/2014. Case no. BIH 1/2014. State reply: 17/04/2014. Alleged violent disruption of the Queer Festival Merlinka in... Continue reading →
