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    Auditing the Improvement Made by the Post-2018 Legal Reform in Terms of Protecting the Constitutional Rights of the Persons Accused of Committing Acts of Terrorism
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-09-01) Obse Basha; Aberra Degefa
    Proclamation 1176/2020 was enacted to remove the substantive and enforcement loopholes which negatively affect the fundamental rights and freedoms of persons. This research aimed at evaluating the practical and substantive improvements achieved since its enactment, employing a mixed-method approach combining empirical and doctrinal analysis. Data were primarily gathered through interviews with key stakeholders and a review of legal documents, including Proclamation 1176/2020 and relevant case files. Critical barriers to protecting the constitutional rights of individuals accused of terrorism were identified by this research. The continuous culture of impunity, lack of accountability, and weaponizing the theme of fight against terrorism to attack opposition parties, journalists and activists were among the barriers. These challenges continue to place the rights of the accused at risk, highlighting the need for further institutional reforms and enforcement measures. Addressing these issues is essential for ensuring the full realization of the legal improvements introduced by Proclamation 1176/2020.