13 November 1997 Edition
POW issue highlighted in Belgium
Britain's Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), Emergency Powers Act, the detention of Roisin McAliskey, conspiracy charges in Britain, the role of lawyers and arrest procedures, the 22-year men in England, the death of Paddy Kelly, length of sentences, conditions of imprisonment including the SSUs, transfer and repatriation, the 40-year men in Portlaoise, extradition and fundamental legal principles regarding prisoners were all discussed at a press conference in the International Press Centre in Brussels on Monday 3 November.
The press conference was called to launch a report by Flemish Human Rights lawyer Piet De Pauw, supported by the Lawyers Group of Amnesty International, Flanders and was attended by a delegation representing Irish political prisoners.
Over the past year de Pauw conducted an investigation into conditions under which Irish republican prisoners were being held, the violations of human rights and the rights to a proper and fair defence.
The press conference was called to launch a report by Flemish Human Rights lawyer Piet De Pauw, supported by the Lawyers Group of Amnesty International, Flanders and was attended by a delegation representing Irish political prisoners.
Over the past year de Pauw conducted an investigation into conditions under which Irish republican prisoners were being held, the violations of human rights and the rights to a proper and fair defence.