Central Government Claims On New UAPA Bill Misleading

Central Government Claims On New UAPA Bill Misleading

Amnesty International India / by Amnesty International India

The Central government’s claim in the Lok Sabha that the proposed amendments to the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) complies with international standards is false. The proposed amendments will allow the government to designate an individual as a terrorist. This amendment violates international human rights law and opens the floodgate to harassment of human rights defenders and activists, said Amnesty International India.
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