Case of Castillo Petruzzi et al. v. Peru

In the present case of Castillo Petruzzi et al. versus Peru reference is made to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, number 8 -under the heading of “Special safeguards in criminal justice matters”- which sets out the proper standards for an adequate defense in criminal cases.

Case of Castillo Petruzzi et al. v. Peru

In the present case of Castillo Petruzzi et al. versus Peru reference is made to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, number 8 -under the heading of “Special safeguards in criminal justice matters”- which sets out the proper standards for an adequate defense in criminal cases.

Tunesia: human rights defenders in the line of fire

The present report looks at the situation of human rights defenders in Tunisia in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Several violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers are being discussed.

Tunesia: human rights defenders in the line of fire

The present report looks at the situation of human rights defenders in Tunisia in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Several violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers are being discussed.

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers

The present report concerns a fact-finding mission to Colombia undertaken from 15 to 27 September 1996 by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers to inquire into any substantial allegations transmitted to him and report his conclusions thereon. In the report various violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers […]

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers

The present report concerns a fact-finding mission to Colombia undertaken from 15 to 27 September 1996 by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers to inquire into any substantial allegations transmitted to him and report his conclusions thereon. In the report various violations of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers […]

Mauritania: serious attack on freedoms of expression and association

The present document of Amnesty International concerns a case of five human rights defenders who were convicted and, according to Amnesty International, at least five others restricted without charge. Amensty International states that one of the arrests is contrary to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.  

Mauritania: serious attack on freedoms of expression and association

The present document of Amnesty International concerns a case of five human rights defenders who were convicted and, according to Amnesty International, at least five others restricted without charge. Amensty International states that one of the arrests is contrary to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.  

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