China: judges and torture
The present report of Amnesty International highlights the idea that everyone – particularly judges – should help to fight torture and what judges can do to help stop torture, in particular when they hear cases in which allegations of torture are made. The paper cites rules against torture set out in international law and the […]
China: judges and torture
The present report of Amnesty International highlights the idea that everyone – particularly judges – should help to fight torture and what judges can do to help stop torture, in particular when they hear cases in which allegations of torture are made. The paper cites rules against torture set out in international law and the […]
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: dark days in Tetovo
The present report of Amnesty International examines some of the specific abuses of human rights and of humanitarian law that occurred in the Tetovo region in Macedonia, one of the main centres of the fighting, during the most active phase of the conflict from March to September 2001.Amnesty states that UN member states are expected […]
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: dark days in Tetovo
The present report of Amnesty International examines some of the specific abuses of human rights and of humanitarian law that occurred in the Tetovo region in Macedonia, one of the main centres of the fighting, during the most active phase of the conflict from March to September 2001.Amnesty states that UN member states are expected […]
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
This report covers the situation of the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law remains throughout various countries of the world. Several violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers are discussed.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
This report covers the situation of the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law remains throughout various countries of the world. Several violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers are discussed.
Civil and political rights, including the questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report concerns a mission to Mexico undertaken from 13 to 23 May 2001 by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. With regard to lawyers’ access to their clients in police detention centres and prisons, the Special Rapporteur says that the attention of the authorities in charge of these establishments […]
Civil and political rights, including the questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report concerns a mission to Mexico undertaken from 13 to 23 May 2001 by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. With regard to lawyers’ access to their clients in police detention centres and prisons, the Special Rapporteur says that the attention of the authorities in charge of these establishments […]
Iran: a legal system that fails to protect freedom of expression and association
The present report concerns the implementation of international human rights safeguards in Iran, including in connection with freedom of expression and association and the administration of justice. The report aims to inform and support the arguments of all those engaged in seeking reform of Iran’s judicial system in line with its international human rights obligations. Sources referred […]
Iran: a legal system that fails to protect freedom of expression and association
The present report concerns the implementation of international human rights safeguards in Iran, including in connection with freedom of expression and association and the administration of justice. The report aims to inform and support the arguments of all those engaged in seeking reform of Iran’s judicial system in line with its international human rights obligations. Sources referred […]
Civil and political rights, including questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report concerns a fact-finding mission to Belarus by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. Issues that are discussed are the state of the administration of justice and in particular the independence and impartiality of the judiciary in Belarus. With regard to the compliance of Belarusian laws with international norms […]
Civil and political rights, including questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report concerns a fact-finding mission to Belarus by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. Issues that are discussed are the state of the administration of justice and in particular the independence and impartiality of the judiciary in Belarus. With regard to the compliance of Belarusian laws with international norms […]
Civil and political rights, including questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report of the Special Rapporteur for the independence of judges and lawyers contains eight chapters dealing with his terms of reference, methods of work, the activities undertaken during the year, some theoretical issues, professional standards, some judicial decisions reflecting the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, situations in 41 countries or territories, and […]
Civil and political rights, including questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report of the Special Rapporteur for the independence of judges and lawyers contains eight chapters dealing with his terms of reference, methods of work, the activities undertaken during the year, some theoretical issues, professional standards, some judicial decisions reflecting the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, situations in 41 countries or territories, and […]
The Administration of Justice and Human Rights
This report is a summary of the sessional working group on the administration of justice Chairman-Rapporteur: Mr. Yozo Yokota. Suring the session Mr. Rodríguez-Cuadros suggested adding the Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary and the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers to the list of references in section II of Mr. Joinets […]
The Administration of Justice and Human Rights
This report is a summary of the sessional working group on the administration of justice Chairman-Rapporteur: Mr. Yozo Yokota. Suring the session Mr. Rodríguez-Cuadros suggested adding the Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary and the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers to the list of references in section II of Mr. Joinets […]
