The Issue
Arbitrary detention is increasingly becoming a gateway to graver abuses within the Asian region. It is used for the purposes of intimidation and/or punishment, by state forces as well as individuals. Such detentions violate numerous fundamental human rights and international norms.
The Lessons
Lesson 1: Overview of the practices of arbitrary detention in Asia
Lesson 2: Discussion on the link between arbitrary detention and other human rights
Lesson 3: International principles and standards relating to arbitrary detention
