Country: Tunisia
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On what grounds and when can someone be placed in custody?
When necessary for the investigation
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What is police custody under tunisian law?
Detention before judgement when the investigation requires
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Tunisia’s economic reconciliation bill: an open door to corruption?
During a press conference in Tunis, ASF and other Tunisian and international NGOs have renewed their call on Tunisian MPs not to enact the economic reconciliation bill. This bill, which aims to grant an amnesty to those responsible for the embezzlement of public funds or acts of corruption, runs contrary to the transitional process of…
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Tunisia: the law against drugs grinds to a standstill
In spite of declarations in the media and the adoption of a new bill by the Council of Ministers, the current anti-drug law is now entering its 25th year. Even though it is largely considered to be unfair, ineffective and obsolete, this law continues to victimise the most vulnerable sectors of the Tunisian population. ASF…
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What are the different alternatives to pre-trial detention?
– Settlement by penal mediation – Return to liberty with or without bail – Rehabilitation
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On what grounds and when can someone be released?
Different justifications and timeframes are applicable at different stages of the procedure