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Racism and the Administration of Justice

Racism, to varying degrees and in various forms, infects virtually every country of the world. The law and its administration, which should uphold the values of justice and equality, is one of the primary forces in opposing the effects of racism. Yet justice systems all too often fail in this purpose and instead mirror the prejudices of the society they serve.

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GOOD NEWS - Khairul Anuar Ahmad Zainuddin released

We have received news that Khairul Anuar Ahmad Zainuddin, subject of our second appeal on Malaysia, was released unconditionally on 28 July 2001.

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Lucien Messan, editor of the Togolese newspaper, Le Combat du Peuple, was sentenced on 5 June 2001 to 18 months' imprisonment, with six months suspended.. AI believes he was convicted solely because of his activities as an independent journalist and in an attempt to silence him. Take Action

 
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