Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Amnesty's report condemns 'politicisation of justice'

Amnesty International has criticised the "politicisation of international justice" in its annual report, which documents torture in 111 countries. 

The human rights group accuses powerful governments of subordinating justice to political self-interest and of shielding allies from scrutiny. 

It expresses particular concern over possible war crimes committed during fighting in Sri Lanka last year. 

Read more at BBC

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