Romania: The reported ill-treatment of Marius Popescu and Eugen Gales

Index Number: EUR 39/006/1997
Date Published: 23 July 1997
Categories: Europe And Central Asia, Romania

Marius Popescu was detained and reportedly ill-treated by police after being arrested on 21 Febrauary 1996. There were attempts by the police to cover up the ill-treatment. His sister filed a complaint. Eugen Gales alleges he was ill-trated by the police after an arrest during a dispute over property. If confirmed this represents a violation of Romania's treaty obligations.