27/08/2012 JUA 27/08/2012 AL 27/08/2012 JUA Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply IRN 22/2012 Iran (Islamic Republic of) Freedom of expression; Iran; Summary executions; Torture; Alleged risk of execution under charges which are not considered as most serious crimes. According to the information received, Mr. Gholamreza Khosravi Savadjani was scheduled to be executed on 10 September 2012, in the Islamic Repbulic of Iran under the charge of ―enmity against God‖ (moharebeh), which is not considered as most serious crime under international law. It is further alleged that he has been subjected to torture or ill-treatment while in detention. KEN 3/2012 Kenya Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Allegation relating to a Court‘s decision impacting on the enjoyment of the right to freedom of association. According to the information received, on 25 July 2012, the High Court of Mombasa ruled, in a judgment Randu Nzai Ruwa & 2 Others v Internal Security Minister & Another Miscellaneous, that the decision that had banned the Mombasa Republican Council, a political group advocating secession, was unconstitutional. This judgment is reportedly instrumental in advancing a better understanding of freedom of association in Kenya. In this letter, the Special Rapporteur makes reference to his thematic report about best practices related to freedom of association and of peaceful assembly, and notably reminds that the right to freedom of association shall also apply to unregistered groups. PAK 10/2012 Pakistan Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Freedom of religion; Human rights defenders; Alleged accusation against human rights defenders of blasphemy. According 27/08/2012 to the information received, on 8 June 2012, a blasphemy accusation was filed against Ms. Shazia Parveen, Ms. Najma Khalil and Messrs. Anjum Raza Mattu and Imran Anjum by kiln owner Mr. X. Ms. Parveen, Ms. Khalil and Messrs. Mattu and Anjum are staff members of Insan Dost Association (IDA), a human rights organization based in Punjab which works for the promotion and protection of the rights of bonded labourers and their families, including kiln workers. It is alleged that Mr. Y accused IDA of being involved in anti-government activities and has called for its registration to be revoked. The first hearing of the case reportedly took place on 9 July, during which the complainant allegedly presented two witnesses who claimed that IDA staff members convert Muslim persons to Christianity. A decision on whether the accused will be charged with blasphemy would reportedly be made on 27 August. Sources indicate that if convicted, the four accused face a sentence of life imprisonment or the death penalty. A/HRC/22/67 88 Date Type