TABLE OF CONTENTS
A
INTRODUCTION
A
01
B
INTERNATIONAL
HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS AND TREATY BODY REVIEWS
B
05
C
ANTI-TERRORISM
ACT: A FLAWED LEGAL FRAMEWORK
C
07
(i)
(i) The vague and overly broad definition of terrorism
11
(ii)
(ii) Statutory language under Section 6
12
(iii)
(iii) Judicial interpretation of terrorism by superior courts
16
(iv)
(iv) Extraordinary police powers and suspension of fundamental rights
17
(v)
(v) Heightened risk of torture and coerced confessions
18
(vi)
(vi) Lack of effective legal representation
19
D
JUVENILE
OFFENDERS ARE DENIED SAFEGUARDS IN
D
TRIALS UNDER THE ANTI-TERRORISM ACT
22
(i)
(i) Juvenile offenders are tried as terrorists and sentenced to death under the ATA
24
(ii)
(ii) Denial of age determination inquiries under the Presidential notification
26
CONCLUSION
28
GLOSSARY
29