Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty_A0017

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 proceedings for release from arbitrary arrest/detention
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: Denial of prompt access to legal assistance
Year of Violation
  • 2009
  • 2010
Location Where the Violation Occurred
Affiliated Organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Ministry of People's Security 5
Province Where the Violation Occurred
  • North Pyongan 2
  • North Hamgyong 4
Event
Event1
Date Range
May 27, 2009 ~ Mar 31, 2010
Responsible Perpetrator