Palestinian Authority
HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY


INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY

RECOMMENDATIONS

ABOUT THIS REPORT

THE PALESTINIAN SECURITY FORCES

THE STATE SECURITY COURTS

TORTURE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE BY THE SECURITY FORCES

VIOLATIONS OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND ASSOCIATION

THE PALESTINIAN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY

THE RESPONSE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS