Comments on the first preliminary elements for the elaboration of the guidelines
The present document of the Council of Europe comments on the first preliminary elements for the elaboration of the guidelines. The Council refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the right to access a lawyer after arrest, detention or imprisonment.
Comments on the first preliminary elements for the elaboration of the guidelines
The present document of the Council of Europe comments on the first preliminary elements for the elaboration of the guidelines. The Council refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the right to access a lawyer after arrest, detention or imprisonment.
Amnesty International’s comments on draft guidelines proposed by the Council of Europe’s group of specialists on human rights and the fight against terrorism
The following are Amnesty International’s comments on the draft guidelines proposed by the Council of Europe’s group of specialists on human rights and the fight against terrorism. The Council refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of access to a lawyer during detention.
Amnesty International’s comments on draft guidelines proposed by the Council of Europe’s group of specialists on human rights and the fight against terrorism
The following are Amnesty International’s comments on the draft guidelines proposed by the Council of Europe’s group of specialists on human rights and the fight against terrorism. The Council refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of access to a lawyer during detention.
Report on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, pursuant to Commission resolution 2001/17
This report covers the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Commission urges the Government of Iran to respect international standards with regard to the status of lawyers.
Report on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, pursuant to Commission resolution 2001/17
This report covers the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Commission urges the Government of Iran to respect international standards with regard to the status of lawyers.
Israel and the occupied territories: broken lives – a year of intifada
The present report of Amnesty International reflects on the situation in Israel and other occupied territories. Amnesty recommends that all those in a position of authority must recognize that the right to life, physical and mental integrity, freedom from arbitrary detention, freedom of movement, freedom of expression and freedom from fear and want are the inalienable rights […]
Israel and the occupied territories: broken lives – a year of intifada
The present report of Amnesty International reflects on the situation in Israel and other occupied territories. Amnesty recommends that all those in a position of authority must recognize that the right to life, physical and mental integrity, freedom from arbitrary detention, freedom of movement, freedom of expression and freedom from fear and want are the inalienable rights […]
Lebanon: torture and ill-treatment of women in pre-trial detention – a culture of acquiescence
The present report concentrates on Amnesty International’s concerns on torture in pre-trial detentionconcerns which have been raised in previous reports, public statements and letters to the Lebanese authorities. The report sheds light on violations against three categories of women detainees: political prisoners, common law offenders, and migrant workers. Amnesty international recommends to implement several principles […]
Lebanon: torture and ill-treatment of women in pre-trial detention – a culture of acquiescence
The present report concentrates on Amnesty International’s concerns on torture in pre-trial detentionconcerns which have been raised in previous reports, public statements and letters to the Lebanese authorities. The report sheds light on violations against three categories of women detainees: political prisoners, common law offenders, and migrant workers. Amnesty international recommends to implement several principles […]
Burundi: between hope and fear
The present report summarizes key human rights challenges for Burundi, reiterating many of the concerns and recommendations expressed in previous Amnesty International reports in relation to the killings of unarmed civilians, torture, “disappearances”, arbitrary arrests, unfair trials, the death penalty and the rights of the displaced and refugees. According to Amnesty International the Burundi Government […]
Burundi: between hope and fear
The present report summarizes key human rights challenges for Burundi, reiterating many of the concerns and recommendations expressed in previous Amnesty International reports in relation to the killings of unarmed civilians, torture, “disappearances”, arbitrary arrests, unfair trials, the death penalty and the rights of the displaced and refugees. According to Amnesty International the Burundi Government […]
Georgia: backtracking on reform
The present document of Human Rights Watch concerns the outcome of reports of several non-governmental organizations on the human rights situation in Georgia. In analyzing the human rights violations described in this report, Human Rights Watch examined not only the international human rights treaties to which Georgia is a party, but also other norms of international law, which […]
Georgia: backtracking on reform
The present document of Human Rights Watch concerns the outcome of reports of several non-governmental organizations on the human rights situation in Georgia. In analyzing the human rights violations described in this report, Human Rights Watch examined not only the international human rights treaties to which Georgia is a party, but also other norms of international law, which […]
Report of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
The present document contains the opinions adopted by the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention at its twenty-third, twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth sessions, held in November 1998, May 1999 and September 1999 respectively. In the report various violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers are discussed.
Report of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
The present document contains the opinions adopted by the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention at its twenty-third, twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth sessions, held in November 1998, May 1999 and September 1999 respectively. In the report various violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers are discussed.
