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Law and Order | 18 June, 2009 [ 12:02 ]
British court orders Majaz Mining company's assets to be frozen for tortures in Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
In order to prevent Monterrico Metals (Majaz) company from escaping from its responsibility for the torture of 29 Ayabaca communards (in Northern Peru), British justice ordered their assets (amounting to US $11.7million dollars) to be frozen.
The National Human Rights Coordinator reported yesterday that this decision had been taken as there was a risk the company would try to avoid paying compensation to the victims by disposing of its assets and moving its offices to Hong Kong.
British lawyers firm Leigh Day, which obtained this legal measure, is currently working to present a demand that will allow the 29 people who were tortured in 2005 (and other victims) to eventually obtain a financial compensation.
The diligence of the British courts contrasts with the behaviour of the Peruvian justice system, which is still to hold anyone responsible for these events.
As is now known, torture was committed in the mining camp, leading to one death.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
In order to prevent Monterrico Metals (Majaz) company from escaping from its responsibility for the torture of 29 Ayabaca communards (in Northern Peru), British justice ordered their assets (amounting to US $11.7million dollars) to be frozen. The National Human Rights Coordinator reported yesterday that this decision had been taken as there was a risk the company would try to avoid paying compensation to the victims by disposing of its assets and moving its offices to Hong Kong.
British lawyers firm Leigh Day, which obtained this legal measure, is currently working to present a demand that will allow the 29 people who were tortured in 2005 (and other victims) to eventually obtain a financial compensation.
The diligence of the British courts contrasts with the behaviour of the Peruvian justice system, which is still to hold anyone responsible for these events.
As is now known, torture was committed in the mining camp, leading to one death.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
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