Civil and political rights, including the questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report is submitted pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1999/31. It is the sixth annual report to the Commission by the Special Rapporteur since the mandate was established by the Commission in its resolution 1994/41. The present report provides a brief discussion on theoretical issues which the Special Rapporteur considers to be […]
Civil and political rights, including the questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report is submitted pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1999/31. It is the sixth annual report to the Commission by the Special Rapporteur since the mandate was established by the Commission in its resolution 1994/41. The present report provides a brief discussion on theoretical issues which the Special Rapporteur considers to be […]
Togo: no political stability without respect for human rights
In the current document, Amnesty International makes recommendations to the Togolese authorities and to all players in the inter-Togolese dialogue so that they can actively contribute to ending impunity which has reigned for three decades in Togo. Amnesty International urges the reforming and strengthening of the judicial system so that it is impartial and independent and […]
Togo: no political stability without respect for human rights
In the current document, Amnesty International makes recommendations to the Togolese authorities and to all players in the inter-Togolese dialogue so that they can actively contribute to ending impunity which has reigned for three decades in Togo. Amnesty International urges the reforming and strengthening of the judicial system so that it is impartial and independent and […]
Haiti: still crying out for justice
The present report of Amnesty International concerns events happening in Haiti until March 1998. The Haitian Government has, according to Amnesty International, failed to establish a strong legal framework, based on international human rights standards, that is capable of guaranteeing the right to unimpeded access to justice for the victims of human rights abuses, both […]
Haiti: still crying out for justice
The present report of Amnesty International concerns events happening in Haiti until March 1998. The Haitian Government has, according to Amnesty International, failed to establish a strong legal framework, based on international human rights standards, that is capable of guaranteeing the right to unimpeded access to justice for the victims of human rights abuses, both […]
Cambodia: No solution to impunity: the case of Ta Mok
The present document of Amnesty International concerns the case of Ta Mok in Cambodia. Ta Mok was arrested on Saturday 6 March 1999. He was held in incommunicado detention until a meeting on 8 or 9 April 1999 with a lawyer who agreed to take up his case. This is according to Amnesty International a clear […]
Cambodia: No solution to impunity: the case of Ta Mok
The present document of Amnesty International concerns the case of Ta Mok in Cambodia. Ta Mok was arrested on Saturday 6 March 1999. He was held in incommunicado detention until a meeting on 8 or 9 April 1999 with a lawyer who agreed to take up his case. This is according to Amnesty International a clear […]
Civil and political rights, including questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers is submitted pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1998/35. The report provides a brief discussion on theoretical issues which the Special Rapporteur considers to be important for the development of an independent and impartial judiciary. It further describes standards and […]
Civil and political rights, including questions of: independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity
The present report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers is submitted pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1998/35. The report provides a brief discussion on theoretical issues which the Special Rapporteur considers to be important for the development of an independent and impartial judiciary. It further describes standards and […]