This was described in the report as "a serious violation of international norms."

Norway also condemned the act, describing it as a clear violation of international human rights law.

"I would describe it as a violation, sir," General Pace replied.

She described his treatment as "a gross violation of human rights" even though he was kept in a hospital prison cell.

Senator Mansfield described it as "a clear violation of international law."

He described this as a violation of human rights.

A senior Indonesian government official described the abuse as a "minor violation".

He described the campaign as a violation of international law (Toronto Star, 29 April 1999).

He described the decisions as "a total violation of the law and the Constitution".

The inquiry described this as a serious violation of academic freedom.