הוועד הציבורי נגד עינויים בישראל

This petition deals with the Attorney General’s complete abstention from ordering the opening of criminal investigations against GSS interrogators suspected of torture and/or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment (hereinafter: “ill-treatment”) of interrogees. The complaint examination mechanism initiated by the Respondent, and for which he is responsible, has brought about the comprehensive closing of hundreds of complaints, with no criminal investigation, indictment or standing trial. The Respondent’s conduct, his manner of checking the complaints, and the absolute impunity which he grants GSS interrogators from criminal investigation or from standing trial – together with a series of other legal means – enable the absolute lack of oversight of the happenings within GSS interrogation rooms. All of this creates an unconditional legal defense for GSS interrogators.