The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights (ELDH) with Members in 22 european countries stands in solidarity with Arundhati Roy and Dr. Sheikh Showkat Hussain. and vehemently condemns the decision of the Delhi Lieutenant Governor to prosecute them under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Indian Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has sanctioned the prosecution …
ELDH Condemns the ongoing attacks on the freedom of expression of those protesting against Israel and the arrest and charges brought against IADL Bureau member and NLG International Committee Organizer, Charlotte Kates The arrest, detention and charge of Ms. Kates, is a clear example of the ongoing criminalisation of those who choose to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people in their struggle for self-determination and against Israeli occupation, apartheid and genocide Ms. Kates, who is also the International Coordinator for the Palestinian prisoner solidarity network Samidoun, was apprehended in Vancouver while commuting home after having participated in the establishment of a Palestine solidarity encampment at the University of British Columbia. She was subsequently charged with “public incitement of hatred” and “wilful promotion of hatred” for a speech she delivered on 26 April. Detaining and …