COMMENT ON THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EU AND KENYA ON THE TRANSFER OF PERSONS SUSPECTED OF PIRACY TO KENYA
In this comment, the Meijers Committee wishes to express its concerns regarding the agreement between the EU and Kenya on the transfer of persons suspected of piracy to Kenya. With a view to the widespread use of
torture and ill-treatment in prisons in Kenya reported by various authoritative international sources, the Meijers Committee recommends the Dutch government not to transfer persons suspected of piracy to Kenya,
but to find alternative locations to bring them to trial.
COMMENT ON THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EU AND KENYA ON THE TRANSFER OF PERSONS SUSPECTED OF PIRACY TO KENYA
In this comment, the Meijers Committee wishes to express its concerns regarding the agreement between the EU and Kenya on the transfer of persons suspected of piracy to Kenya. With a view to the widespread use of
Commentaar downloadentorture and ill-treatment in prisons in Kenya reported by various authoritative international sources, the Meijers Committee recommends the Dutch government not to transfer persons suspected of piracy to Kenya,
but to find alternative locations to bring them to trial.
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20 mei 2009