Most Palestinian prisoners held unfairly

80% of prisoners in Palestinian jails being held without trial

About 18 months ago, a European Union delegation arrived in the Palestinian Authority to evaluate the condition of prisoners in Palestinian prisons. The delegation, which was attached to the European Union Police Coordinating Office for Palestinian Police Support (Eupol Copps) – a group of European security experts who are involved in the restructuring of the Palestinian police force – was given a clear order: to bring about reforms in the Palestinian judiciary.

One of the astounding conclusions of the legal experts from Europe was that 88 percent of all those in jail were being held without trial, a hearing or any sentencing.

Despite appearances, the state apparatus of both the Palestinians and Israelis are more alike than they care to admit. Furthermore, most of the prisoners in both states are Palestinians.

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