Denial of the Rights of Detainees with Disabilities_A0033

Human Rights Violations
Violation Type
Denial of the Rights of Detainees with Disabilities
Legal Elements
  • Denial of the Rights of Detainees with Disabilities: A prisoner is disabled by physical, intellectual or sensory impairment, medical conditions or mental illness
  • Denial of the Rights of Detainees with Disabilities: Inflicted with the consent or acquiescence of state authorities (public officials)
  • Denial of the Rights of Detainees with Disabilities: The prisoner experiences denial of rights of prisoners with diabilities
Constituting Acts
  • Denial of Rights of Detainees with Disabilities: Denial of access to tools and services; wheelchair, crutches, braces, hearing aids, glasses and medication
  • Denial of Rights of Detainees with Disabilities: Denial of provision of reasonable and accessible accommodation for detainees with disabilities
  • Denial of Rights of Detainees with Disabilities: Denial of provision of special needs relating to detainees' disability (special assistance with daily activities)
Year of Violation
  • 2015
  • 2016
Location Where the Violation Occurred
Affiliated Organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Province Where the Violation Occurred
  • South Pyongan
Event
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Date Range
Jul 9, 2015 ~ Sep 16, 2016