Ben Saul, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, submitted an amicus curiae within the framework of ongoing claims of unconstitutionality against the intelligence law in the Constitutional Court. This step aims to ensure a balance between the protection of human rights and the fight against terrorism.
Redaksiya reports that the amicus curiae submitted by Ben Saul evaluates the impact of the intelligence law on human rights. This document provides a legal assessment of whether the provisions of the law conflict with human rights. The Special Rapporteur, while acknowledging the importance of combating terrorism, emphasizes that this fight should not violate human rights and freedoms.
An amicus curiae is a legal document submitted to the court, providing information on legal issues that may affect the outcome of the case. Ben Saul's action can be regarded as the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights expressing an opinion on the compliance of national legislation with human rights standards. This will help the Constitutional Court consider the human rights aspect when making its decision.