Pre-petition letter seeking administrative remedies concerning the painful handcuffing of detainees during interrogation
The GSS interrogators are in the habit of handcuffing the hands of interrogees behind their back for the duration of their interrogation. This form of handcuffing causes both pain and humiliation. The GSS has no authority to handcuff detainees in a manner that causes pain during interrogation and, a practice that is contrary to both Israeli and international law.
More...Demand for the amendment of regulations concerning the restraint of detainees in hospitals
Appeal by PCATI attorney Yaara Kalmanowitz to the Minister of Internal Security demanding the amendment of the regulations concerning the supervision of detainees in hospitals.
More...A new PCATI report - Shackling as a Form of Torture and Abuse
A variety of agencies in Israel – chief among them the GSS and the IDF – shackle detainees in painful ways that amount to torture and ill treatment.This is done in violation of Israeli law, basic moral principles and international law, including international human rights conventions signed by Israel. The primary victims of this practice are Palestinian ‘security’ detainees.
More...Petition: End the use of shackling as a tool of interrogation
The Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI) this morning petitioned the High Court of Justice demanding that it order the GSS to refrain from using shackling as an interrogation tool and, particularly, to refrain from shackling interrogees in degrading positions or in positions that cause pain, suffering, or that constitute torture.
PCATI testifies before the UN Goldstone commission
PCATI Attorney Majd Bader was invited to the United Nations in Geneva to testify before the Goldstone Commission.
More...Two Major Articles in Ha'aretz newspaper based on Testimonies Collected by PCATI
Two articles by Amira Hass from Ha'aretz newspaper, based on testimonies and affidavits collected by PCATI.
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