Inconstitutionality of Decreto Legislativo 895 on Aggravated Terrorism
The Peruvian Constitutional Tribunal declared Legislative Decree 895, which pertained to aggravated terrorism, unconstitutional on 15 November 2001. The legislation was criticized for its reliance on objective responsibility, leading to the misclassification of common criminals as terrorists. This decision highlighted the importance of aligning anti-terrorism laws with international human rights …