AFSPA counters democratic norms Christof Heyns

UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions SR EJE Christof Heyns reiterated that retaining a law such as AFSPA runs counter to the principles of democracy and human rights and its repeal will bring domestic law more in l…

UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions SR EJE Christof Heyns reiterated that retaining a law such as AFSPA runs counter to the principles of democracy and human rights and its repeal will bring domestic law more in line with international standards, and send a strong message that the Government is committed to respect the right to life of all people in the country Source Hueiyen News Service

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