(Swiss Info) The Swiss government’s draft anti-terrorism law, which is being discussed in parliament, violates international human rights standards, and would set a dangerous precedent for the suppression of political dissent worldwide, UN human rights experts have warned.
On Friday, Swiss United Nations special rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer, and four of his colleagues issued a statement expressing their regret at the Swiss government’s refusal to change parts of the draft law, which they consider controversial.
“None of our recommendations have been implemented,” they declared, referring to a 16-page formal letter sent to the Swiss government at the end of May.
“No satisfactory response has been given to our primary concerns about the incompatibility of the bill with human rights and international best practices in counter-terrorism,” they went on.
