The month of June is marked by numerous anniversaries, among them the Canadian ratification of the Convention Against Torture (June 24, 1987) and the signing of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (which forbids torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, slavery or involuntary servitude, arbitrary arrest and detention).
Both of them are vitally relevant to the issue of secret trials in Canada and deportation to torture. June 20 is also World Refugee Day. June 26 is the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Both will no doubt be marked with solemn yet hypocritical words of wisdom from Canadian political leaders.
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[JUNE 8] Stop Canadian Complicity in Torture: June 8 National Day of Action
posted on May 04, 2005 | in Category Security Certificates | PermaLink
Original author: Matthew Behrens of The Campaign to Stop Secret Trials in Canada
Source: TASC Email List
Date: May 4, 2005
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Join the June 8 National Day of Action to End Canadian Deportation to Torture and Abolish Secret Trials
