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Racial Discrimination: The Record of Bhutan

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XXXXX Title:– Racial Discrimination: The Record of Bhutan
About the book:– Ethnically plural Bhutan undertook a series of racist measures against the country’s ethnic Nepali population in 1980. It sought to revive the ‘Bhutanese way of life’ followed by the majority Drukpas. To this end, restrictions were imposed on dress, language and religion. These were later followed by a crackdown on Nepali protests leading to the flight of nearly 90,000 Nepalese to Nepal who Bhutan refuses to take back. The ethnic Sarchop community has also been the target of discriminatory policies. This report details the repressive policies of the Bhutanese government and also examines the process and possibilities of the repatriation of the ethnic Nepalis.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:– September 2001
ISBN:– 81-87379-12-X
Page:– 76p.
Size:– 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs. 150.00
Price (International):– US $ 5.00
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Preventive Detention and Individual Liberty

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XXXXX Title:– Preventive Detention and Individual Liberty
About the book:– SAHRDC’s submission to the National Commission for the Review of the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) of India. Preventive detention runs counter to fundamental freedoms such as the right to personal liberty. SAHRDC submission to the National Commission for the Review of the Working of the Constitution recommends the removal of Constitutional provisions allowing preventive detention in keeping with the spirit of the Constitution and international human rights standards. In the event that the provisions are retained, it must be ensured that they are enacted solely as emergency legislation and that additional safeguards are introduced to protect the rights of detainees.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:– November 2000
ISBN:– 81-87379-03-0
Page:- 41p.
Size:– 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs.150.00
Price (International):– US $ 4

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Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance 2001: Government Decides to Play Judge and Jury

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XXXXX Titlle:– Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance 2001: Government Decides to Play Judge and Jury
About the book:– The newest ‘anti-terror’ legislation sought to be introduced by the government of India targets those who allegedly support or abet ‘terrorism’ or benefit from its proceeds. The new law, if and when it is passed, however promises to be yet another attempt to subvert the normal process of the law and suppress fundamental liberties. It is also more likely to be used against minorities and political opponents. POTO, much like the now defunct TADA, threatens the very foundation of public order and national security that it aims to protect. SAHRDC suggests that the Ordinance must be invested with additional safeguards, or better still, done away with completely.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:– November 2001
ISBN:– 81-87379-15-4
Page:– 148p.
Size:– 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs.180.00
Price (International):– US $ 6.00
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Knitting the Multi-Coloured Cloak of Asia: Recognising and Eradicating Racism and Discrimination

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XXXXX Title:– Knitting the Multi-Coloured Cloak of Asia: Recognising and Eradicating Racism and Discrimination
About the book:– This report is SAHRDC’s response to the Provisional Draft Declaration of Governments prepared prior to the Asian Regional Inter-Governmental Preparatory Conference for the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (WCAR) held in August-September 2001. The publication highlights the key issues relating to racism in Asia and recommends an action-oriented programme towards its eradication.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:– February 2001
ISBN:– 81-87379-07-3
Page:– 56p.
Size: 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs.120.00
Price (International):– US $ 4.00
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Judgement Reserved: The Case of the National Human Rights Commission of India

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XXXXX Title:– Judgement Reserved: The Case of the National Human Rights Commission of India
About the book:- The National Human Rights Commission of India is the supreme and independent body for providing human rights protection in India. Since its inception in 1993, the commission is underrated for providing quality services. While the Government of India was at fault for not complying with the recommendations made by NHRC on various occasions, the Commission was also responsible for not supporting its strong words with action. This report is the first of its kind covering all aspects of NHRC’s institutional development. It examines the instances of human rights abuses and preventive steps taken by the Commission. It also takes a brief note of the whereabouts of the implementation of the recommendations made by Kerala High Court, McKinsey & Company, Inc. and Staff Inspection Unit. Making a comprehensive assessment of the working of the NHRC, this report provides several recommendations aimed at reducing NHRC’s caseload and improving its efficiency. The recommendations are both procedural and substantive in nature. Finally, it provides practical solutions to the problems faced by the Commission and recommends many other programs of action to be taken for providing anticipated protection against human rights violations.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:– September 2001
ISBN:– 81-87379-06-5
Page:– 144p.
Size:– 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs.170.00
Price (International):– US $ 5.00
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Eliminating Sovereign and Official Immunity In Fundamental Human Rights Cases

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XXXXX Title:– Eliminating Sovereign and Official Immunity In Fundamental Human Rights Cases
About the book:– SAHRDC’s submission paper to the National Commission for the Review of the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) of India. The Constitution of India allows for the immunisation of public officials and government institutions in cases of human rights violations. This is contrary to the prevailing international legal standards. Official immunity protects government personnel from criminal prosecution or civil suits even if they commit serious human rights abuses, while sovereign immunity prevents all government organs and institutions from being sued for damages for human rights violations committed by their officials. SAHRDC makes a case for the reform of this section of the Constitution to prevent official or sovereign immunity from infringing on fundamental rights guarantees.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:–  January 2001
ISBN:- 81-87379-05-7
Page:–  34p.
Size:– 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs.115.00
Price (International):– US $ 4.00
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