Denied, detained, deported: how the Maldives sent a law association packing
LAWASIA confirmed that a fact-finding delegation was denied entry to the Maldives, despite the government’s insistence that international stakeholders are welcome to assess the country’s situation for themselves.
27 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldivian authorities refused entry to members of an international law association, detained them at the airport, kept them at a closed detention facility under guard and surveillance, and subsequently deported them.
LAWASIA confirmed Tuesday that its fact-finding delegation was denied entry to the Maldives, despite the government’s insistence that international stakeholders are welcome to assess the country’s situation for themselves.
The regional law body wanted to visit the Maldives to assess the independence of the judiciary, due process in the administration of justice, the rule of law and rights-related issues, and the independence of the legal profession.
LAWASIA wrote to lawyers, present and former members of parliament, the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives, members of the judiciary, government representatives including the attorney general and members of civil society organisations.
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