Press Confernece Invitation

*** News Conference Invitation ***

Broken System Dysfunction, Abuse, and Impunity in the Indian Police

(Lucknow, August 7, 2009) – Human Rights Watch is pleased to invite you to a news conference to be held in Lucknow on Friday, August 7 at 2:30 p.m. We will discuss the recent release of a report, “Broken System: Dysfunction, Abuse, and Impunity in the Indian Police,” which documents ongoing violations by police in India and the lack of accountability that fuels abuse. The report also examines the ways in which everyday police working conditions contribute to and even encourage human rights violations. Broken System calls for a comprehensive overhaul of police law and practices in order to hold police accountable, significantly reduce violations by police, and build rights-respecting police forces.

What:

Release of the Human Rights Watch report, “Broken System: Dysfunction, Abuse, and Impunity in the Indian Police”

Who:

Meenakshi Ganguly, senior researcher, Human Rights Watch

When:

August 7, 2009 2:30 p.m.

Where:

Press Club China Bazar Gate, Hazaratganj Lucknow, 226 001

In coordination with People’s Vigilance Committee for Human Rights. For more on Human Rights Watch reporting on India, please visit: http://www.hrw.org/en/asia/india For more information and to schedule interviews, please contact: In Lucknow, Meenakshi Ganguly (English, Hindi): +91-98-2003-6032 (mobile) For information on the event, Dr. Raghuvanshi Lenin: +91-99-3559-9333 (mobile)

Note to journalists: The full report is embargoed until after the news conference. Copies of the entire report in English will be available at the news conference. English and Hindi versions of a photo brochure will also be available.