Staff

Researcher

Kumiko NIITSU

* Lecturer (adjunct) - Meiji Gakuin University, international human rights law (2012-2014), Keio University Law School(2013-2014), Tokyo Jogakkan College (2003-2008)
* Refugee Examination Counselor, The Ministry of Justice (since 2009)
* Board Member(2011-2014), Vice-Chair (2013-2014), Amnesty International Japan
* GRADUATED:
* The University of Tokyo, Japan, MA in Human Security Studies
* University of Essex, UK, LL.M in International Human Rights Law
* MAIN INTERESTS:
* Inspection Systems in Detention Facilities including Immigration Detention Centers, Prevention of Torture and Human Rights Violations through national and international systems, Procedure in the UN CAT Committee