The Case Against Torture in Israel
The General Security Service (hereinafter, the “GSS”) investigates individuals suspected of committing crimes against Israel’s security. Is the GSS authorized to conduct these interrogations?
petition to prohibit the use of family members to pressure interrogees
Five Human Rights organizations filed a petition to the High court of Justice against the General Security Service (GSS), the Israel Police and the Attorney General demanding that the use of family members as means of exhorting pressure on suspects during interrogations by state authorities be absolutely prohibited
Human Rights organizations petition to the High Court demanding: prohibit the use of family members to pressure interrogees
The petition follows the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI) report that was published and discussed in the Knesset earlier this week
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