Sous-commission Droits de l'homme (DROI) - Parlement européen

On 11 October the Subcommittee on Human Rights will hold a hearing on contemporary forms of slavery in third countries, which will address the many practices of contemporary slavery such as forced labour, debt bondage, serfdom, child labour, sexual slavery and servile forms of marriage. Experts will also discuss the root causes of slavery and ways in which to effectively eradicate slavery in all its forms.
9.00 - 12.00
ROOM PHS 4B001
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On 11 October the Subcommittee on Human Rights will hold a hearing on contemporary forms of slavery in third countries, which will address the many practices of contemporary slavery such as forced labour, debt bondage, serfdom, child labour, sexual slavery and servile forms of marriage. Experts will also discuss the root causes of slavery and ways in which to effectively eradicate slavery in all its forms.
Location : PHS 4B001
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Following an Egyptian high-instance court's recent decision to uphold the final death sentence rulings against the defendants in the 2013 Kerdasa massacre, the Chair of Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights, Pier Antonio Panzeri (S&D, IT), made the following statement:

"I am dismayed by the Kerdasa and Rabaa Dispersal case verdicts. The Egyptian courts continue to hand down death sentences in mass trials that are indefensible both on procedure and on the merits of the cases against defendants.

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Following an Egyptian high-instance court’s recent decision to uphold the final death sentence rulings against the defendants in the 2013 Kerdasa massacre, the Chair of Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, Pier Antonio Panzeri (S&D, IT), made the following statement: "I am dismayed by the Kerdasa and Rabaa Dispersal case verdicts.
The Egyptian courts continue to hand down death sentences in mass trials that are indefensible both on procedure and on the merits of the cases against defendants..."
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A delegation of subcommittee on human rights members visited Turkey (Ankara and Istanbul) on 17-19 September.

In meetings with various parliament and government representatives, members of the European Parliament listened to renewed ambitions to strengthen Turkey's ties with the EU.

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A delegation of Subcommittee on Human Rights members visited Turkey (Ankara and Istanbul) on 17-19 September. In meetings with various parliament and government representatives, members of the European Parliament listened to renewed ambitions to strengthen Turkey’s ties with the EU.
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This report summarises the proceedings of a workshop organised by the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), in association with the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE). Academics and practitioners discussed international trends as regards the concept of universal jurisdiction and the EU’s approach to promoting universal jurisdiction through its external relations, as well as practical experience in applying universal jurisdiction in the fight against impunity in Europe. The experts agreed that universal jurisdiction can play a role as part of a wider accountability strategy, complementary to international courts and prosecutions on other jurisdictional bases. They recommended more specialised training for investigators, prosecutors, judges and law enforcement staff for universal jurisdiction cases and more cooperation at EU and international level. Speakers supported the initiative for a multilateral treaty on mutual legal assistance and extradition. Special attention in universal jurisdiction cases must be given to victims seeking justice, including for sexual and gender-based crimes.
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Following the decision by the Guatemala's authorities not to renew the mandate of the international UN-led International Commission against Impunity (CICIG), DROI chair Panzeri stated:

"I am deeply disappointed by this decision, which also prevents CICIG Head Ivan Velazquez to enter the country and is a blow in the strengthening process of the Guatemala justice system and the rule of law. In addition, there is serious concerns over the ongoing waves of police intimidations against human rights defenders and dissidents' voices. This worrying trend could trigger a serious human rights crisis in Guatemala in a time of acute difficulties across the region..." Full text below

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Following the decision by the Guatemala’s authorities not to renew the mandate of the international UN-led International Commission against Impunity (CICIG), DROI chair Panzeri stated: “I am deeply disappointed by this decision, which also prevents CICIG Head Ivan Velazquez to enter the country and is a blow in the strengthening process of the Guatemala justice system and the rule of law...." Full text below
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The next meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights will take place on Wednesday 10 October from 9.00 - 12.30 and from 15.00 - 18.30 and on Thursday 11 October from 9.00 - 12.30 in meeting room PHS 4B001.

Representatives of NGOs as well as other organisations are requested to accede to the EU Transparency Register and follow the procedures therein for access to the European Parliament.
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With a view to the new Qatari legislation, the DROI Chair, Pier Antonio Panzeri, made the following statement:

"On 4 September 2018, Qatar adopted new legislation which enables most migrant workers to leave Qatar without an exit permit. Moreover, Qatar passed the region's first Asylum Law, offering real security for political exiles.These reforms are a clear improvement of the situation in Qatar ..."
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With a view to the new Qatari legislation, the DROI Chair, Pier Antonio Panzeri, made the following statement: “On 4 September 2018, Qatar adopted new legislation which enables most migrant workers to leave Qatar without an exit permit. Moreover, Qatar passed the region’s first Asylum Law, offering real security for political exiles.These reforms are a clear improvement of the situation in Qatar ..."
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The Policy Department of the Directorate General for External Policies is organising a workshop for the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), in association with the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (DLAT).

The workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss with experts the situation of the rule of law and human rights in Cuba and Venezuela as well as the EU's engagement, including the EP's Sakharov prize and related activities.

For further information please contact: Poldep-expo@europarl.europa.eu

Location : PHS 4B001, BRUSSELS
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The Policy Department of the Directorate General for External Policies is organising a workshop for the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), in association with the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (DLAT).
For further information please contact: Poldep-expo@europarl.europa.eu

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Consideration of two draft reports : * Human rights concerns in private military and security companies' operations affecting third countries, Rapporteur: Karol Karski (ECR, Poland) * EU Guidelines and the mandate of the EU Special Envoy on the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU, Rapporteur: Andrzej Grzyb (EPP, Poland)
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