Due Process
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Human rights do not stop at the prison gates. Even a person who has broken the law is entitled to certain basic rights that cannot be compromised, and should still benefit from a presumption of innocence. This means that the broad powers that rest in the hands of law enforcement authorities must not be used in a way that violates the rights of those held in their custody.
ACRI continues to utilize legal advocacy as a means of ensuring the protection of the right to due process, particularly with regards to the Arab residents of the Occupied Territories. ACRI believes that due process applies not only to Israeli citizens, but to all people living within Israeli borders. In particular, ACRI seeks to ensure the rights of those denied a fair trial, a common practice with regards to incidents involving Israeli security carried out by the IDF, by pursuing specific legal cases and by addressing the larger issue through public advocacy. In addition, ACRI regularly publishes information regarding guaranteed rights in order to avoid unlawful arrest or incarceration.
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Lethal Force Must be Used by Police Only as a Last Resort
November 9, 2014
Following the shooting incident in Kafr Kana, the Minister of Public Security Yitzhak Aharonovich issued a statement explaining that “terrorists … Read more
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Human Rights Organizations: “Refrain from Collectively Punishing Palestinians”
June 22, 2014
Concern that many of the military’s actions in the Occupied Territories do not directly serve the aim of locating … Read more
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ACRI denounces the secret arrest and investigation of journalist and Adalah employee Majd Kayyal
April 18, 2014
The ability to arrest someone, interrogate him and prevent him from meeting with an attorney – all under the … Read more
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Court Roundup | December 2013 – March 2014
March 25, 2014
Rulings & Decisions Equal Representation for Women & Arabs On December 19, 2013, ACRI Attorney Nisreen Alyan … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | March 4
March 4, 2014
To receive the Knesset Roundup directly to your email, click here. … Read more
Legal Work
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This is how Palestinian minors are interrogated: The Case of A. from Nabi Saleh
February 19, 2012
Ahead of the upcoming first military court hearing after the decision in the trial within a trial in the case … Read more
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ACRI Condemns Court Conviction of Activist Jonathan Pollack
December 27, 2010
Placing a Demonstrator Behind Bars – another Stain on Deteriorating Democracy Pollack will spend three months in jail for participating … Read more
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ACRI: Chaim Pearlman Must Meet with a Lawyer
July 19, 2010
Order comes following similar case of Amir Makhoul Following media reports about the authorities’ refusal to allow Chaim Pearlman, who … Read more
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ACRI: Ameer Makhoul Must Meet with Lawyer
May 16, 2010
Draconian measures in arrest of key figures in Israel’s Arab community violate democratic norms JERUSALEM – May 16, 2010 – … Read more
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Following ACRI’s Intervention, Gag Order on Kamm Case Partially Lifted
April 7, 2010
ACRI: Public has the right to know details of “security case” Update: Following ACRI’s intervention, the gag order was lifted … Read more
In the Knesset
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Striking a Balance between Security and Human Rights
July 8, 2010
ACRI submits position paper on draft counter-terror bill In July, ACRI submitted to the Justice Ministry a position paper on … Read more
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ACRI fights changes in criminal procedure law
November 21, 2005
To: Mr. Meni Mazuz Attorney General 29 Salah al-Din St. Jerusalem To: Ms. Tzipi Livni Minister of Justice 29 Salah … Read more
Publications
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Police Violations of Rights of Minors in East Jerusalem
June 1, 2011
“M.E from Silwan (East Jerusalem) was taken from his home at night, one day after his 12th birthday. He says … Read more
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Striking a Balance between Security and Human Rights
July 8, 2010
ACRI submits position paper on draft counter-terror bill In July, ACRI submitted to the Justice Ministry a position paper on … Read more
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State of Human Rights Report 2008
December 7, 2008
ACRI Gauges Israel’s Realization of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 60th Anniversary of its Adoption The full version … Read more
Media
Policy Advocacy
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ACRI to MK Aharonivich: Human Rights and Police Work are not Incompatible
November 15, 2013
On Tuesday (November 12), the Minister of Public Security, MK Yitzhak Aharonovich, announced that he intends to authorize the … Read more
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ACRI to Attorney General: End the Isolation of the New Prisoner X
July 13, 2013
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) sent an urgent letter to Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein demanding his immediate … Read more
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ACRI: “Counter-Terrorism Bill” Will Seriously Harm Human Rights
June 9, 2013
Ahead of a discussion on the proposed Counter-Terrorism Bill by the Ministerial Committee for Legislative Affairs, the Association … Read more
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Ministry of Justice Corrects ID Requirement for Court Petitions
August 30, 2012
The Ministry of Justice corrected its amendment requiring ID numbers for submitting petitions to court, following ACRI’s letter and extensive … Read more
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Stop the shameful practice of routine administrative detentions
March 21, 2012
In response to the deteriorating condition of administrative detainee Hana Shalabi, thirty-five days into her hunger strike, Association for Civil … Read more
Knesset Roundup
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Knesset Roundup – Social and Economic Rights | July 13
July 13, 2011
June 26 – July 10 2011 A special roundup of non-anti-democratic Knesset work from the past couple of weeks, … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | 28 March 2011
March 28, 2011
March 22 – March 30 2011 Recent Anti-Democratic Legislation March 22 | Acceptance to Communities Bill On … Read more
