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UNICEF Update: reforms without change

[February 2015] - On 13 February 2015, UNICEF issued its second update since the publication of its report: Children in Israeli Military Detention (March 2013). After reviewing over 400 affidavits UNICEF concluded that the ill-treatment of children "appears to be widespread, systematic and institutionalised".

Procedures for parents accompanying children during interrogation

[February 2015] - In November 2014, Israeli authorities responded to a Freedom of Information (FOI) application regarding the procedures for permitting Palestinian parents to accompany their child during interrogations conducted by Israeli authorities in the West Bank.

Norwegian campaign on child detention

[February 2015] - In response to a Norwegian campaign focusing on the treatment of children held in Israeli military detention, the Israeli Embassy in Oslo has circulated two documents relating to the issue. The first document was produced by the Ministry of Justice and the second document by the Military Advocate General.

Pilot study to end night arrests suspended

[January 2015] - In February 2014, Israel's military authorities announced the introduction of a pilot programme to issue written summonses in lieu of arresting children in the West Bank at night. The announcement followed concerns raised in the UK, The Netherlands and Australia, and by UNICEF about the impact of night raids.

Dutch Foreign Minister issues statement on child detention

[January 2015] - On 15 January 2015, the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bert Koenders, provided a written update to the Dutch Parliament on the situation facing Palestinian children prosecuted in Israeli military courts in the West Bank. Concern has increased significantly following the release of a report by UNICEF.


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