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01 November 1996

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UN Human Rights Commission: Gaps in Germany's human rights record: According to the UN Human Rights Commission, there are "gaps" in the application of human rights in Germany after unification following the German government's submission of its first report after the unification of the two states. During its consultation on the 60 page report, the Commission criticised the non-employment of East German teachers after unification and police arrest behaviour. The Commission states that there is a clear racist practice. The vast majority of those maltreated have been asylum seekers and other foreigners. The Commission is composed of 18 human rights experts who examine the implementation of the International Pact on Civil and Political Rights of 1966. Sueddeutsche Zeitung, 7.11.96. Romania: Two different views: The US State Department report on the activities of the Romanian security services reads: "However, police frequently used excessive force during arrest and beat detainees. The military prosecutor's office is charged with legal oversight of the police, an arrangement that human rights organisations believe inhibits prosecution or discipline of police misconduct." The UK Home Office view is: "however, the police were accused of excessive force during arrest and beating detainees. While such activities may occur, they are not commonplace and do not go without punishment." Could this be anything to do with returning refugees to "safe" countries? Times, 3.11.96.

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