Lawyers for Justice denounce labor day deduction for striking teachers
Alarmingly, the Ministry of Education issues a decision to deduct one working day for teachers who went on a partial strike in protest of the failure to pay their salaries in full, in a move that is a violation of their right to peaceful expression guaranteed in the Palestinian Basic Law. The peaceful strike is a form of expression that is guaranteed in the Palestinian Basic Law, specifically Article 19 of it, which states: “Freedom of opinion is not violated, and every person has the right to express and publish his opinion verbally, in writing, or other means of expression or art, subject to the provisions of Law.” Simply, Article (1) of Decree-Law No. (11) of 2017 guarantees the right to strike for civil servants, to demand their rights, or as an expression of their rejection of decisions and actions taken against them. Lawyers for Justice denounces the persistent attempts to harass teachers in their strike and seeks to single out the Palestinian teacher by assigning direct penalties to each teacher separately, because of their refusal decision, and the peaceful demand for rights. Lawyers for Justice calls on government agencies to protect the right of teachers to strike peacefully, to ensure that they follow their human rights demands, and to stress the importance of ensuring the protection and protection of public freedoms, and not committing any human rights violations or claimants
Extending the detention of political critic Mohammed Amr for 24 hours
After the security forces fired live bullets and used weapons during his arrest, the Public Prosecution extended the detention of activist and political critic Mohammad Amr from Dura in Hebron for 24 hours, with allegations against him of “resisting security men.” At the same time, the security forces released his son, Shaddad Amr, without presenting him to the court. That is, in detention pending by the agency for more than 24 hours, in violation of the rules of a criminal trial, legal procedures, and fair trial guarantees. Lawyers for Justice renews its call for the immediate release of Mohammed Amr, ensuring his safety and health, and holding those responsible for using weapons and firing live bullets at his home to account.