Colombia’s human rights defenders in danger
The present document of Human Rights First (HRF) concerns a white paper that stresses several cases of human rights defenders who are in danger in Colombia. HRF states that human rights defenders in Colombia play a legitimate and essential role in protecting basic rights and strengthening democratic institutions. Yet they are frequently subjected to spurious criminal […]
Colombia’s human rights defenders in danger
The present document of Human Rights First (HRF) concerns a white paper that stresses several cases of human rights defenders who are in danger in Colombia. HRF states that human rights defenders in Colombia play a legitimate and essential role in protecting basic rights and strengthening democratic institutions. Yet they are frequently subjected to spurious criminal […]
Caught in the whirlwind: torture and denial of due process by the Kurdistan security forces
The present report of Human Rights Watch details Human Rights Watch’s concerns regarding the right to due process and conditions of detention for persons held in the custody of the Asayish. The report is based on research conducted in the Kurdistan region from April to October 2006.Human Rights Watch recognizes and welcomes the cooperation and […]
Caught in the whirlwind: torture and denial of due process by the Kurdistan security forces
The present report of Human Rights Watch details Human Rights Watch’s concerns regarding the right to due process and conditions of detention for persons held in the custody of the Asayish. The report is based on research conducted in the Kurdistan region from April to October 2006.Human Rights Watch recognizes and welcomes the cooperation and […]
Iran: the last executioner of children
The present document of Amnesty International reflects on the issue of executions of children in Iran. Amnesty states that serious failings in the justice system commonly result in unfair trials. These failings include: lack of access to legal counsel and to a lawyer of one’s choice; ill-treatment in pre-trial detention; allowing confessions extracted under duress to […]
Iran: the last executioner of children
The present document of Amnesty International reflects on the issue of executions of children in Iran. Amnesty states that serious failings in the justice system commonly result in unfair trials. These failings include: lack of access to legal counsel and to a lawyer of one’s choice; ill-treatment in pre-trial detention; allowing confessions extracted under duress to […]
Implementation of General Assembly Resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 entitled “Human Rights Council”
The present report supplements the main report submitted by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers to the Human Rights Council. It reflects specific situations alleged to be affecting the independence of the judiciary or violating the right to a fair trial in 63 countries. Further, it presents any replies received from […]
Implementation of General Assembly Resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 entitled “Human Rights Council”
The present report supplements the main report submitted by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers to the Human Rights Council. It reflects specific situations alleged to be affecting the independence of the judiciary or violating the right to a fair trial in 63 countries. Further, it presents any replies received from […]
Implementation of General Assembly Resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 entitled “Human Rights Council”
The present report supplements the main report submitted by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers to the Human Rights Council. It reflects specific situations alleged to be affecting the independence of the judiciary or violating the right to a fair trial in 63 countries. Further, it presents any replies received from […]
Implementation of General Assembly Resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 entitled “Human Rights Council”
The present report supplements the main report submitted by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers to the Human Rights Council. It reflects specific situations alleged to be affecting the independence of the judiciary or violating the right to a fair trial in 63 countries. Further, it presents any replies received from […]
Slow march to the gallows: death penalty in Pakistan
The present report of the Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is a result of a fact-finding mission on the application of death penalty in Pakistan in early 2006. The FIDH finds that the application of death penalty in Pakistan falls far below international standards. The FIDH refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers […]
Slow march to the gallows: death penalty in Pakistan
The present report of the Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is a result of a fact-finding mission on the application of death penalty in Pakistan in early 2006. The FIDH finds that the application of death penalty in Pakistan falls far below international standards. The FIDH refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers […]
Case of Nogueira de Carvalho et al. v. Brazil
In the case of Nogueira de Carvalho et al. versus Brazil reference is made to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of the protection of human rights defenders.
Case of Nogueira de Carvalho et al. v. Brazil
In the case of Nogueira de Carvalho et al. versus Brazil reference is made to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of the protection of human rights defenders.
Indonesia: comments on the draft revised Criminal Procedure Code
The present document of Amnesty International reflects on Indonesia’s existing Code of Criminal Procedure (Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana, KUHAP) which determines the procedures and rights of individuals at the different stages of investigation and trial. Amnesty states that while the existing KUHAP provides many safeguards for the protection of the rights of suspects and […]
Indonesia: comments on the draft revised Criminal Procedure Code
The present document of Amnesty International reflects on Indonesia’s existing Code of Criminal Procedure (Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana, KUHAP) which determines the procedures and rights of individuals at the different stages of investigation and trial. Amnesty states that while the existing KUHAP provides many safeguards for the protection of the rights of suspects and […]
