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Bookmark or Share- Leahy Law Fact Sheet - United States Department of StateWhat is the Leahy law? The term “Leahy law” refers to two statutory provisions prohibiting the U.S. Government from using funds for assistance to units of foreign security forces where there is credible information implicating that unit in the commission of gross violations of human rights (GVHR).
- How US violates its own Leahy Law to ensure military support for IsraelWhat is the Leahy Law? Named after retired US Senator Patrick Leahy, the rules under the Foreign Assistance Act prohibit military assistance to forces engaged in gross violations of human...
- Leahy Law - WikipediaThe Leahy Laws or Leahy amendments are U.S. human rights laws that prohibit the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense from providing military assistance to foreign security force units that violate human rights with impunity. [1]
- Global Human Rights: Security Forces Vetting ( Leahy Laws - CRS ReportsThe “Leahy Laws” prohibit U.S. assistance to foreign security force units when there is credible information that the unit has committed a “gross violation of human rights”
- Introduction to Leahy Vetting Policy - U.S. Department of StateThis course provides the background, legislative history, and policies for the Leahy law implemented through the U.S. State Department (State) and the Department of Defense (DoD), which govern vetting of foreign security forces before they can receive various types of U.S. government (USG) aid.
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