Promotion and protection of human rights: human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms
This is the fourth report of the Special Rapporteur to the General Assembly. It addresses the issues relating to his mandate on which he has focused most closely since his report to the Human Rights Council at its eighth session. It gives an account of activities carried out since then and of activities to be […]
Promotion and protection of human rights: human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms
This is the fourth report of the Special Rapporteur to the General Assembly. It addresses the issues relating to his mandate on which he has focused most closely since his report to the Human Rights Council at its eighth session. It gives an account of activities carried out since then and of activities to be […]
Preempting justice counterterrorism laws and procedures in France
The present document of Human Rights Watch (HRW) elaborates on counterterrorism laws of France. Central to this preemptive approach is the offense of “criminal association in relation to a terrorist undertaking”, which allows the authorities to intervene with the aim of preventing terrorism well before the commission of a crime. HRW concludes that in practice, French […]
Preempting justice counterterrorism laws and procedures in France
The present document of Human Rights Watch (HRW) elaborates on counterterrorism laws of France. Central to this preemptive approach is the offense of “criminal association in relation to a terrorist undertaking”, which allows the authorities to intervene with the aim of preventing terrorism well before the commission of a crime. HRW concludes that in practice, French […]
Campaign letter: United States – David Nevin and Scott McKay
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) advises the United States of America (USA) actions and omissions that have resulted in a violation of the fair trial rights of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and a violation of the right and duty of lawyers David Nevin and Scott McKay to properly represent Mr. Mohammed. LRWC […]
Campaign letter: United States – David Nevin and Scott McKay
In the present document Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) advises the United States of America (USA) actions and omissions that have resulted in a violation of the fair trial rights of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and a violation of the right and duty of lawyers David Nevin and Scott McKay to properly represent Mr. Mohammed. LRWC […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The report describes the Special Rapporteur’s activities in 2007 and then looks at three main issues: the impact of states of emergency on the right to a fair trial, access to justice, and recent developments in international justice. While analyzing the issue of access to justice the Special Rapporteur takes account of the Basic Principles […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The report describes the Special Rapporteur’s activities in 2007 and then looks at three main issues: the impact of states of emergency on the right to a fair trial, access to justice, and recent developments in international justice. While analyzing the issue of access to justice the Special Rapporteur takes account of the Basic Principles […]
Protection and promotion of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The report describes the Special Rapporteur’s activities in 2007 and then looks at three main issues: the impact of states of emergency on the right to a fair trial, access to justice, and recent developments in international justice. In analysing the issue of access, the Special Rapporteur considers his own reports and country visits and […]
Protection and promotion of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The report describes the Special Rapporteur’s activities in 2007 and then looks at three main issues: the impact of states of emergency on the right to a fair trial, access to justice, and recent developments in international justice. In analysing the issue of access, the Special Rapporteur considers his own reports and country visits and […]
Precarious justice arbitrary detention and unfair trials in the deficient criminal justice system of Saudi Arabia
The present document of Human Rights Watch elaborates on the criminal justice system and practice of Saudi Arabia, it focusses especially on the issue of fair trials. HRW states that it has found several violations of defendants rights. Human Rights Watch recommends that Saudi Arabia initiate reforms in four areas of its criminal justice system to […]
Precarious justice arbitrary detention and unfair trials in the deficient criminal justice system of Saudi Arabia
The present document of Human Rights Watch elaborates on the criminal justice system and practice of Saudi Arabia, it focusses especially on the issue of fair trials. HRW states that it has found several violations of defendants rights. Human Rights Watch recommends that Saudi Arabia initiate reforms in four areas of its criminal justice system to […]
Nigeria: prisoner’s rights systematically flouted
The present document of Amnesty International concerns the situation of detention conditions in Nigeria. In July 2007 Amnesty International delegates visited 10 prisons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Enugu, Lagos and Kano States. The prisons included a mixture of some of Nigeria’s main detention facilities as well as small prisons in rural areas. Amnesty […]
Nigeria: prisoner’s rights systematically flouted
The present document of Amnesty International concerns the situation of detention conditions in Nigeria. In July 2007 Amnesty International delegates visited 10 prisons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Enugu, Lagos and Kano States. The prisons included a mixture of some of Nigeria’s main detention facilities as well as small prisons in rural areas. Amnesty […]
Pakistan: unlawful emergency measures in Pakistan
In this joint statement of the Asian Legal Resource Centre and the Human Rights Council the organisations call for the immediate release of several jurists who are detained in Pakistan. The organisations also call for the strict adherence by Pakistan officials to laws validly in force prior to November 3, 2007 and to applicable international standards […]
Pakistan: unlawful emergency measures in Pakistan
In this joint statement of the Asian Legal Resource Centre and the Human Rights Council the organisations call for the immediate release of several jurists who are detained in Pakistan. The organisations also call for the strict adherence by Pakistan officials to laws validly in force prior to November 3, 2007 and to applicable international standards […]
