Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply 15/12/10 UZB 8/2010 JUA Uzbekistan Arbitrary detention; Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Torture Alleged arrest and detention of human rights defenders. According to the information 14/01/11 received, on 25 November 2010, Ms. Gulshan Karaeva and Mr. Nodir Akhatov, members of the Karshi branch of the “Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan”, were arrested while observing a demonstration outside the building of the National Security Service (SNB) in Karshi. They were subsequently brought to the Karshi City Police Department. It is alleged that during their interrogation, police officers attempted to force Ms. Karaeva and Mr. Akhatov to admit involvement in organising the protest. They were subsequently released without charges; however, the police officers allegedly issued a threat to both individuals and their families. Subsequently, on 27 November 2010, Ms. Karaeva and Mr. Akhatov were reportedly summoned to the Prosecutor’s office where they were subjected to further interrogation. 16/12/10 SAU 9/2010 JUA Saudi Arabia Arbitrary detention; Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders Alleged arbitrary detention of human rights activist. According to the information received, Mr. Mohamed bin Abdullah bin Ali Al-Abdulkareem, professor of law, was arrested at his home on 5 December 2010 by agents of the general intelligence directorate, and detained in Al Hayr prison, near Riyadh. Mr. Al-Abdulkareem is a member of the Association for Civil and Political Rights and the Arab Organisation for Liberties and Good Governance and editor in chief of the Journal of the National Congress. Reportedly, the agents did not possess a warrant, nor did they inform Mr. Al-Abdulkareem of the reasons for his arrest. Reportedly, Mr. Al-Abdulkareem had been able to contact his wife via telephone since his arrest, and informed her of his whereabouts. 17/12/10 CZE 1/2010 AL Czech Republic Trafficking Alleged negative impact of recent amendments to the Criminal Code on combating trafficking in persons. According to the information received, on 1 January 2010, section 368 of the Criminal Code was amended, so that a “duty to report” applies to the crime of human trafficking and the crime of depriving personal freedom. The “duty to report” allegedly prevents NGOs and other service providers assisting trafficked persons from building a relationship of trust and confidence with trafficked persons. Further, it allegedly discourages certain communities such as a migrant community from reporting possible cases of human trafficking to NGOs, as they may wish to avoid contact with the law enforcement authorities for reasons related to their immigrant status. 03/03/11 A/HRC/18/51 18 Date Type