“Walking on Thin Ice”: control, intimidation and harassment of lawyers in China
The present document of Human Rights Watch (HRW) concerns the development of an independent legal profession in China. HRW concludes that China still lacks many guarantees in law and practice for this development. HRW states that The independence of lawyers is a fundamental principle of international law. Lawyers play a key role in the administration of […]
“Walking on Thin Ice”: control, intimidation and harassment of lawyers in China
The present document of Human Rights Watch (HRW) concerns the development of an independent legal profession in China. HRW concludes that China still lacks many guarantees in law and practice for this development. HRW states that The independence of lawyers is a fundamental principle of international law. Lawyers play a key role in the administration of […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
This report describes the institutional and legal framework of Equatorial Guinea, referring in particular to the legal framework for detention as part of the criminal justice process. The Human Rights Council refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the establishment of an independent judiciary.
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
This report describes the institutional and legal framework of Equatorial Guinea, referring in particular to the legal framework for detention as part of the criminal justice process. The Human Rights Council refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the establishment of an independent judiciary.
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The report describes the country’s institutional and legal framework, referring in particular to the legal framework for detention as part of the criminal justice process. On the basis of the situation encountered during its visit to the country and the conclusions set out above, the Working Group invites the Government of the Republic of Equatorial […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The report describes the country’s institutional and legal framework, referring in particular to the legal framework for detention as part of the criminal justice process. On the basis of the situation encountered during its visit to the country and the conclusions set out above, the Working Group invites the Government of the Republic of Equatorial […]
Rule of law in Singapore: independence of the judiciary and the legal profession in Singapore
The present document of Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) discusses key aspects of the current state of the rule of law in Singapore: the ability of citizens to participate in the selection of governments; the independence of the judiciary; and independence of the bar and the ability of lawyers to advocate for their clients. LRWC […]
Rule of law in Singapore: independence of the judiciary and the legal profession in Singapore
The present document of Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) discusses key aspects of the current state of the rule of law in Singapore: the ability of citizens to participate in the selection of governments; the independence of the judiciary; and independence of the bar and the ability of lawyers to advocate for their clients. LRWC […]
Zimbabwe: ICJ concludes high-level mission to inquire into recent arrests, detention and beatings of lawyers
In the present document, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) announces that it concluded on 9 June 2007 its five-day Mission to Zimbabwe to investigate the facts and law surrounding the reports of recent arrests, detention and beatings of lawyers. The ICJ further states that rights and principles that the Mission considers have been violated in Zimbabwe […]
Zimbabwe: ICJ concludes high-level mission to inquire into recent arrests, detention and beatings of lawyers
In the present document, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) announces that it concluded on 9 June 2007 its five-day Mission to Zimbabwe to investigate the facts and law surrounding the reports of recent arrests, detention and beatings of lawyers. The ICJ further states that rights and principles that the Mission considers have been violated in Zimbabwe […]
Implementation of General Assembly Resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 entitled “Human Rights Council”
The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Leandro Despouy,carried out a mission to Maldives from 25 February to 1 March 2007. The Government had invited him in order to assist the authorities in the implementation of the Road Map towards a Reform Agenda adopted by the President in March 2006, in particular […]
Implementation of General Assembly Resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 entitled “Human Rights Council”
The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Leandro Despouy,carried out a mission to Maldives from 25 February to 1 March 2007. The Government had invited him in order to assist the authorities in the implementation of the Road Map towards a Reform Agenda adopted by the President in March 2006, in particular […]
Implementation of General Assembly Resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 entitled “Human Rights Council”
The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Leandro Despouy, carried out a mission to Maldives from 25 February to 1 March 2007. The Government had invited him in order to assist the authorities in the implementation of the Road Map towards a Reform Agenda adopted by the President in March 2006, in […]
Implementation of General Assembly Resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 entitled “Human Rights Council”
The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Leandro Despouy, carried out a mission to Maldives from 25 February to 1 March 2007. The Government had invited him in order to assist the authorities in the implementation of the Road Map towards a Reform Agenda adopted by the President in March 2006, in […]
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 […]
