Basem S. Boshnaq Permanent residence: No 3, First Floor, Abo Ramadan Building, Alshhada St, Alremal Gaza, Palestine Telephone: 0097282820173 Hp- 00972599671959 Email: basemboshnaq@yahoo.com bsboshnaq@hotmail.com Work Email: bboshnaq@iugaza.edu.ps Website http://site.iugaza.edu.ps/bboshnaq/ Educational Background: 2011, PhD in law,international Islamic University Malaysia- IIUM University, Malaysia. 2008, Master (M.A) in Political Sciences, Regional Studies, AlQuds University, Palestine. 1995, participating Lawyer, Bar Association, Palestine. 1995, Diploma in Police Sciences, Police Academy, Cairo, Egypt. 1994, BA in Law, Sidi Belabbes University, Algeria. current work: - 1/9/2013: Assistant Professor, Vice Dean for Scientific Research and postgraduate Studies. -1/9/2012: Legal Clinic Director at the Faculty of Sharia and law The courses that I teach Constitutional law, administrative law, For Undergraduate Students Constitutional law, administrative law, Special legal studies, For Postgraduate Students Scientific and research interests Constitutional law, administrative law, political systems, Islamist political system, Democracy and human rights, international humanitarian law,criminal law. The membership of Boards and committees 1 - Member of the Board of Scientific Research and postgraduate Studies, Islamic University. 2 - Member of the Advisory Committee for admission and registration, the Islamic University. 3 - Member of the Board of Faculty of Sharia and Law. 4 - Member of the Quality Committee, Faculty of Sharia law. 5 - Member of the Committee on postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Sharia law. 6 - Member of the Board of Sharia and Law Department. Work Experience: 1/9/2012-1/9/2013: Assistant Professor, Head of Sharia and law Department and Legal Clinic Director at the Faculty of Sharia and law - Islamic University - Gaza - Palestine. 1/2/2012-1/9/2012: Assistant Professor in Sharia and law Department - the Faculty of Sharia and law - Islamic University - Gaza - Palestine. 1
April 2005 to August 2008 : Director of Gaza Office in the Palestinian Independent Commission for Citizen's Rights (PICCR) 1- Supervising all the legal and administrative work of Lawyers, researchers, trainers, and administrators in all branches of the ICHR in Gaza Strip. 2- Manager of the Development Law and Public Policy Project in the ICHR which is intended to study and analyze Palestinian Laws and Draft Laws and ensure their compliance with human rights standards, and intervention for this purpose. 3- Development and supervision of legal research and reports produced by the ICHR, and/or by independent researchers. 4- Training and Public Awareness Officer in the ICHR. Duties include planning, implementation and evaluation of training projects, in addition to training community groups on human rights and law. 5- Represent the Commission at conferences and workshops held in the Commission's work. 6- Responsibility for relations and contacts with public and private institutions September 2000 April 2005: Lawyer and Researcher in the (PICCR). Manager of the Development Law and Public Policy Project in the PICCR which is intended to study and analyze Palestinian Laws and Draft Laws and ensure their compliance with human rights standards, and intervention for this purpose. Development and supervision of legal research and reports produced by the PICCR, and/or by independent researchers. Training and Public Awareness Officer in the PICCR. Duties include planning, implementation and evaluation of training projects, in addition to training community groups on human rights and law. Responsible for running the Prison Visitation Project at the PICCR in Gaza. This includes organizing regular visits to prisons and detention centers run by the Palestinian National Authorities, reporting on prisoners' conditions and follow up of their complaints. Participation in developing the PICCR Annual Report, especially Chapter 4, which focuses on violations of citizens' rights. Active participation in handling citizens' complaints against violations of their rights. Writing articles on citizens' rights for the media, and for the PICCR quarterly newsletter. 1999 2000 : Director of North Ramallah Police Stations. Management of four police stations in North Ramallah, including administrative and financial matters. Running of personnel in the four stations. Ensuring active contact between Central Command and stations and units. 2
Assessment of the financial and technical needs for the four stations, and ensuring active management and distribution of resources. Management of public relations with the public institutions in Ramallah. Organizing and leading staff meetings and reporting. 1996 1999: Police Officer, authorized by the Attorney General to follow up the investigation office in Rimal Police Station. Reception of citizens and documenting their complaints. Investigation in all the cases the office receives and brining charges before defendants. Following up cases with the prosecution until files end. 1994 1996 : Independent lawyer. Publications: Books - Lectures on Administrative Law (2012-2013) - Lectures in political systems and constitutional law(2012) Legal studies: Basem Boshnaq, 'Financial Monitoring on Government Institutions under the Palestinian National Authority', the PICCR. Basem Boshnaq, 'Civil Service Between Law and Practice', the PICCR. Basem Boshnaq, 'Administrative Structure of Governorates in Palestine', the PICCR. 'Compensation of Farmers: A Right and Obligation', the Arab Center for Agricultural Development, Gaza. Basem Boshnaq, Role of the Palestinian Legislative Council in Transparency and Accountability', Coalition for Transparency and Integrity, AMAN Preparing a basic part of a report entitled" Powers of the President of The Palestinian National authority compared with powers of the Cabinet and the Legislative Council in the security domain" Basem Boshnaq, Palestinian Political and constitutional system in light of contemporary democratic political systems. Basem Boshnaq,Human rights in the Palestinian political system, a comparative study with contemporary democratic political systems. Separation of powers in Islamic political system Special Thematic Reports: 3
Political Imprisonment under the Palestinian National Authority during the year 2000. Civil Defense in Palestine: Structure, Content and Performance. Demolition of Palestinian Homes during the Al Aqsa Intifada. Impact of Pollution on Environment and Health in Gaza. Misuse of Small Arms and Light Weapons in the Palestinian National Authority Territory. Public Policy of Palestinian Television and Space Channel. Reference of Health Cases Abroad. Human rights violations in the Palestinian National Authority which occurred during Gaza infighting between 7-15 June 2008 Gaza Strip after the end of the infighting - Freedoms and Rights in the absence of rule of law. The status of reform and rehabilitation centers and temporary detention centers in the Gaza Strip Articles and Working Papers: Several articles and investigations about civil rights and violations of Palestinians' rights, published in local media and the PICCR's newsletter. Several working papers on enhancing local and national organizations in the defense of human rights and other general issues, published by NGO's. Training Attended: Training course in Role of Law and Human Rights, the PICCR. Training course in the Documentation of Human Rights Violations, the PICCR, Gaza. Training course in project management, the PICCR and OHCHR. Training course in International Humanitarian Law, the ICRC, Gaza. Training course in Concepts of Democracy and Human Rights, the Arab Institute for Human Rights, Tunisia. Training course in training of trainers In human rights, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Training course in the Procedures of Monitoring, research and investigation, Nayif Academy for Security Sciences, Saudi Arabia. Training course in Legislation Wording, Egypt. Diploma in Criminal Evidence, Police Academy, Sweden Training course in Arbitration in the National and International Trade, Legal Sciences Association and the International Center for Financial and Managerial Counseling, Cairo, Egypt. Course in Media and Human Rights, the PICCR and the Media Department at the Islamic University-Gaza. Training course in Registration and Filing Complaints and the mechanisms of National Human Rights Organizations, the PICCR in collaboration with the New Zealand Human Rights Commission. 4
Participating in the International visitor Leadership Program of the United States Department of State. Conferences and meetings: Participated in several international and national conferences and meetings related to good governance, human rights, democracy and the rule of law, law. Voluntary and Community activities: 2012 Chairman of the Palestinian Monitor for good governance and human rights 2003-2008: Member of the IRB (Institutional Research Board) in "Substance Abuse Research Center (SARC) in Gaza. The duty was to insure the issue of human rights in the research activities carried by the center. 2006-2008: legal consultant ( volunteer) in AMAN Center for sexual Health and AIDS. Activities included fighting discrimination, and giving legal advices. Other skills: Very good ability in using different computer programs. Good spoken and written English language. Excellent skills in lectures and training. Excellent skills in developing legal research and reports. Very good managerial skills. Valid driver's license. 5