Constitutional Tribunal of Peru

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1. Jan. 1, 2002

   Nullification of Peru's Antiterrorism Legislation

   In 2002, the Constitutional Tribunal of Peru declared much of the anti-terrorism legislation enacted under former President Alberto Fujimori null and void. This decision followed rulings by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which found violations of due process in the trials of individuals accused of terrorism and treason. As …

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   #Peru #antiterrorism legislation #Alberto Fujimori #human rights #due process #Inter-American Court of Human Rights
2. Jan. 4, 2003

   Inconstitutional Ruling on Antiterrorism Decrees

   On January 4, 2003, the Constitutional Tribunal of Peru declared several articles of the antiterrorism decrees, enacted since May 1992, unconstitutional. This ruling marked a significant shift away from legislation that was inconsistent with the fundamental principles of a state governed by the rule of law. The decision underscored the …

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   #Peru #antiterrorism #Constitutional Tribunal #human rights #rule of law