Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty_A1279

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
Constituting Acts
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: Arrest/detention based on act of freedom of movement (including border crossing/escape)
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: Denial of access to a judge or judicial officer
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: Denial of proceedings for release from arbitrary arrest/detention
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: Denial of prompt access to legal assistance
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: Denial of prompt notification to the family
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty: Lack of prompt notice of the charges
Year of Violation
  • 2004
  • 2005
Location Where the Violation Occurred
Affiliated Organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • People's Committee of North Korea
  • Ministry of People's Security
Province Where the Violation Occurred
  • North Pyongan 2
  • North Hamgyong
Event
Event1
Date Range
Aug 1, 2004 ~ Mar 31, 2005