11J protester sentenced to 7 years in prison for erroneously determining that he threw stones during the demonstrations.



Protester of 11J was sentenced to 7 years in prison for the alleged crime of sabotage. He was accused of having thrown stones; however, in his locality (Punta Brava), the demonstration occurred relatively calmly. It is said that the trial was plagued with fabrications and false testimony.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Right to effective legal remedy
Freedom of opinion and expression
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Perpetrator
Police
Ministry of the Interior
Others
GPLA/103