| UN Secretary General's Report on Children in Armed Conflict [28 June 2023] - On 27 June 2023, the UN released the Annual Report of the Secretary-General on Children in Armed Conflict. The report includes trends regarding the impact of armed conflict on children in 2022. The Report covers developments in Israel/Palestine and includes the treatment of children held in Israeli military detention. |
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| UK Lawyers' Report - 11th anniversary [26 June 2023] – This month marks 11 years since a delegation of UK lawyers reviewed the treatment of Palestinian children under Israeli military law and published their findings and recommendations. This update considers developments in implementing the Report's 40 recommendations. |
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| Evidence update: prompt access to lawyers [6 June 2023] – Under Israeli military law a detainee has the right to consult with a lawyer prior to interrogation. There are exceptions but generally these do not apply to children. A detainee must also be informed of the right prior to questioning. This update considers the latest evidence relating to this issue. |
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| Evidence update: right to silence [30 April 2023] – The right to remain silent during interrogation and at trial gives effect to the principle that a suspect is presumed innocent and the onus of proving otherwise is on the authorities. A suspect is not obliged to prove or disprove facts or incriminate themselves. This update considers the latest evidence on this issue. |
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| The UNICEF Report - 10 years on [30 March 2023] – Marking the 10th anniversary since UNICEF published the report - Children in Israeli Military Detention (2013). UNICEF concluded that: "the ill-treatment of children who come in contact with the military detention system appears to be widespread, systematic and institutionalized throughout the process." |
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