Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report presents the existing international and regional standards relating to prosecutors and prosecution services and provides a brief outline of activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers in 2011. The report analyses the role and responsibilities of prosecutors and the wide diversity of systems that exist […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report presents the existing international and regional standards relating to prosecutors and prosecution services and provides a brief outline of activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers in 2011. The report analyses the role and responsibilities of prosecutors and the wide diversity of systems that exist […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report presents findings of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers official visit to Turkey from 10 to 14 October 2011. The report examines the wide-ranging reforms in Turkey, including at the constitutional level. In particular, reference is made to the role of public prosecutors in the administration of courts; […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report presents findings of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers official visit to Turkey from 10 to 14 October 2011. The report examines the wide-ranging reforms in Turkey, including at the constitutional level. In particular, reference is made to the role of public prosecutors in the administration of courts; […]
Nigeria – Human Rights Agenda 2011-2015
The present report examines Nigeria’s Human Rights Agenda 2011-2015. Nigeria has explicitly accepted human rights obligations through the international and regional human rights treaties which it has ratified. In 2009, Nigeria became the second country in Africa to deposit a National Plan of Action at the UN Human Rights Council. Key issues and recommendations include: […]
Nigeria – Human Rights Agenda 2011-2015
The present report examines Nigeria’s Human Rights Agenda 2011-2015. Nigeria has explicitly accepted human rights obligations through the international and regional human rights treaties which it has ratified. In 2009, Nigeria became the second country in Africa to deposit a National Plan of Action at the UN Human Rights Council. Key issues and recommendations include: […]
Justice in practice: human rights in court administration
The present report examines the effectiveness of the administration of the Special Panels for Serious Crimes of the Dili District Court that have been created by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). These Special Panels are mandated to deal with Serious Crimes committed during the Indonesian occupation, including the campaign of violence […]
Justice in practice: human rights in court administration
The present report examines the effectiveness of the administration of the Special Panels for Serious Crimes of the Dili District Court that have been created by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). These Special Panels are mandated to deal with Serious Crimes committed during the Indonesian occupation, including the campaign of violence […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report reflects all urgent appeals and letters of allegations sent by special procedures mandate holders, including the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers between 1 December 2010 and 31 May 2011 and all replies received between 1 February 2011 and 31 July 2011. The report includes alleged patterns of intimidation […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report reflects all urgent appeals and letters of allegations sent by special procedures mandate holders, including the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers between 1 December 2010 and 31 May 2011 and all replies received between 1 February 2011 and 31 July 2011. The report includes alleged patterns of intimidation […]
Burundi: urged to release prominent lawyers jailed on spurious charges
The present document of Amnesty International concerns a statement to the Burundian government that should immediately release two prominent lawyers jailed amid an ongoing dispute with the government. Amnesty states that the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers not only state that lawyers must be allowed to carry out their work “without intimidation, hindrance, harassment […]
Burundi: urged to release prominent lawyers jailed on spurious charges
The present document of Amnesty International concerns a statement to the Burundian government that should immediately release two prominent lawyers jailed amid an ongoing dispute with the government. Amnesty states that the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers not only state that lawyers must be allowed to carry out their work “without intimidation, hindrance, harassment […]
Vietnam: end crackdown on lawyers, rights defenders
In the present document Human Rights Watch urges Vietnam to immediately release an outspoken legal scholar and end its crackdown on lawyers and activists challenging the government on human rights. HRW states that the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers says that lawyers are entitled to the same rights as any other citizen to freedom […]
Vietnam: end crackdown on lawyers, rights defenders
In the present document Human Rights Watch urges Vietnam to immediately release an outspoken legal scholar and end its crackdown on lawyers and activists challenging the government on human rights. HRW states that the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers says that lawyers are entitled to the same rights as any other citizen to freedom […]
“Tough, fair, and practical”: a human rights framework for immigration reform in the United States
In the present report, Human Rights Watch addresses the human rights standards that should underpin any immigration reform legislation and makes recommendations to improve US immigration law. HRW states thatDepriving immigrants of counsel violates their right to access to an attorney under human rights and US law, such as the Basic Principles on the Role […]
“Tough, fair, and practical”: a human rights framework for immigration reform in the United States
In the present report, Human Rights Watch addresses the human rights standards that should underpin any immigration reform legislation and makes recommendations to improve US immigration law. HRW states thatDepriving immigrants of counsel violates their right to access to an attorney under human rights and US law, such as the Basic Principles on the Role […]
