Civil and political rights, including the questions of torture and detention
This report covers the issue of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The UN Commission on Human Rights refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the situation in Uzbekistan. The Commission states that because of inadequate legal counsel provided by State-appointed lawyers, measures should be […]
Civil and political rights, including the questions of torture and detention
This report covers the issue of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The UN Commission on Human Rights refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the situation in Uzbekistan. The Commission states that because of inadequate legal counsel provided by State-appointed lawyers, measures should be […]
Situation of Detainees at Guantánamo Bay
The present report is submitted by five holders of mandates of special procedures of the Commission on Human Rights who have been jointly following the situation of detainees held at the United States of America Naval Base at Guantánamo Bay since June 2004. Section I provides a legal analysis common to all five mandates. Sections […]
Situation of Detainees at Guantánamo Bay
The present report is submitted by five holders of mandates of special procedures of the Commission on Human Rights who have been jointly following the situation of detainees held at the United States of America Naval Base at Guantánamo Bay since June 2004. Section I provides a legal analysis common to all five mandates. Sections […]
Civil and political rights, including questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
This report reflects on the issue of the administration of justice through military tribunals submitted by the Special Rapporteur of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, Emmanuel Decaux. The Special Rapporteur refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of detention conditions.
Civil and political rights, including questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
This report reflects on the issue of the administration of justice through military tribunals submitted by the Special Rapporteur of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, Emmanuel Decaux. The Special Rapporteur refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of detention conditions.
Administration of Justice, Rule of Law and Democracy
This report of the UN Commission on Human Rights refers to the Basic Principle on the Role of Lawyers to apply at all times; implicit the right to a remedy and a fair trial and, in particular, the ability to challenge the legality of one’s detention and to obtain reparation.
Administration of Justice, Rule of Law and Democracy
This report of the UN Commission on Human Rights refers to the Basic Principle on the Role of Lawyers to apply at all times; implicit the right to a remedy and a fair trial and, in particular, the ability to challenge the legality of one’s detention and to obtain reparation.
Administration of justice, Rule of Law and Democracy
This report of the UN Commission on Human Rights covers the draft principles governing the administration of justice through military tribunals. With regard to communication between persons deprived of their liberty and their lawyers the Commission refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Administration of justice, Rule of Law and Democracy
This report of the UN Commission on Human Rights covers the draft principles governing the administration of justice through military tribunals. With regard to communication between persons deprived of their liberty and their lawyers the Commission refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus
This report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus examines the situation of human rights in Belarus and the progress made towards the elaboration of a programme on human rights education for all sectors of society, in particular law enforcement, the judiciary, prison officials and civil society. The Special Rapporteur […]
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus
This report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus examines the situation of human rights in Belarus and the progress made towards the elaboration of a programme on human rights education for all sectors of society, in particular law enforcement, the judiciary, prison officials and civil society. The Special Rapporteur […]
Albania: obligations under the UN Convention Against Torture – a gap between law and practice
The present document of Amnesty International elaborates on certain key concerns related to weaknesses in Albanian legislation when measured against the requirements of the UN Convention against Torture and other international human rights standards. Above all, it is intended to draw attention to the gap between law and actual practice, and the consequent violation of […]
Albania: obligations under the UN Convention Against Torture – a gap between law and practice
The present document of Amnesty International elaborates on certain key concerns related to weaknesses in Albanian legislation when measured against the requirements of the UN Convention against Torture and other international human rights standards. Above all, it is intended to draw attention to the gap between law and actual practice, and the consequent violation of […]
The new Iraq? Torture and ill-treatment of detainees in Iraqi custody
The present report of Human Rights Watch (HRW) details the serious and widespread human rights violations by Iraqi police against national security suspects, including insurgents, and suspected common criminals since late 2003. HRW refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source of the right to counsel.
The new Iraq? Torture and ill-treatment of detainees in Iraqi custody
The present report of Human Rights Watch (HRW) details the serious and widespread human rights violations by Iraqi police against national security suspects, including insurgents, and suspected common criminals since late 2003. HRW refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers as a valuable source of the right to counsel.
