Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty_2_A0328

Human Rights Violations
Violation Type
Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Legal Elements
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: A public official was in some way responsible for, involved in, or consented to the arbitrary arrest
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: An individual has been apprehended or taken into custody
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: The arresting authorities did not invoke a legal basis for the arrest (procedural rights), namely: 1) The victim was not notified of the reasons for arrest and charges at the moment of the arrest and 2) The arresting authorities did not possess a valid arrest warrant
Constituting Acts
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: Denial of access to a judge or judicial officer
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: Denial of prompt access to legal assistance
Year of Violation
  • 2006
Location Where the Violation Occurred
Affiliated Organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • People's Committee of North Korea
Province Where the Violation Occurred
  • North Hamgyong 2
Event
Event2
Date Range
Dec 1, 2006 ~ Dec 31, 2006