Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report reflects findings of the Special Rapporteur global thematic study on international human rights law capacity-building activities for judges, magistrates, prosecutors, public defenders and lawyers. Thematic areas addressed in the report include; international human rights education and the ongoing training of judicial actors, the importance of solid knowledge and understanding of international human […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report reflects findings of the Special Rapporteur global thematic study on international human rights law capacity-building activities for judges, magistrates, prosecutors, public defenders and lawyers. Thematic areas addressed in the report include; international human rights education and the ongoing training of judicial actors, the importance of solid knowledge and understanding of international human […]
Kyrgyzstan: No Justice Two Years After Osh Uprising – For Uzbeks, Unfair Trials, Extortion
The present documents highlights issues that, according to Human Rights Watch, undermine efforts to promote stability and reconciliation in Kyrgyzstan; including the targeting of Uzbeks and failure to redress abuses against them, such as arbitrary detention and torture. In response to the 2010 violence between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbeks, the government has opened more than […]
Kyrgyzstan: No Justice Two Years After Osh Uprising – For Uzbeks, Unfair Trials, Extortion
The present documents highlights issues that, according to Human Rights Watch, undermine efforts to promote stability and reconciliation in Kyrgyzstan; including the targeting of Uzbeks and failure to redress abuses against them, such as arbitrary detention and torture. In response to the 2010 violence between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbeks, the government has opened more than […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report presents the existing international and regional standards relating to prosecutors and prosecution services and provides a brief outline of activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers in 2011. The report analyses the role and responsibilities of prosecutors and the wide diversity of systems that exist […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report presents the existing international and regional standards relating to prosecutors and prosecution services and provides a brief outline of activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers in 2011. The report analyses the role and responsibilities of prosecutors and the wide diversity of systems that exist […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report reflects findings of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers mission to Romania undertaken from 17 to 24 May 2011. The report examines recent judicial reform efforts, including the Action plan for meeting the benchmarks established within the cooperation and verification mechanism of the European Commission, Law 202 of […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report reflects findings of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers mission to Romania undertaken from 17 to 24 May 2011. The report examines recent judicial reform efforts, including the Action plan for meeting the benchmarks established within the cooperation and verification mechanism of the European Commission, Law 202 of […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report reflects findings of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers mission to Bulgaria from 9 to 16 May 2011. The report examines recent judicial reform efforts as well as the court system, and addresses a number of challenges relating to the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, including the […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report reflects findings of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers mission to Bulgaria from 9 to 16 May 2011. The report examines recent judicial reform efforts as well as the court system, and addresses a number of challenges relating to the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, including the […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report presents findings of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers official visit to Turkey from 10 to 14 October 2011. The report examines the wide-ranging reforms in Turkey, including at the constitutional level. In particular, reference is made to the role of public prosecutors in the administration of courts; […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report presents findings of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers official visit to Turkey from 10 to 14 October 2011. The report examines the wide-ranging reforms in Turkey, including at the constitutional level. In particular, reference is made to the role of public prosecutors in the administration of courts; […]
Nigeria – Human Rights Agenda 2011-2015
The present report examines Nigeria’s Human Rights Agenda 2011-2015. Nigeria has explicitly accepted human rights obligations through the international and regional human rights treaties which it has ratified. In 2009, Nigeria became the second country in Africa to deposit a National Plan of Action at the UN Human Rights Council. Key issues and recommendations include: […]
Nigeria – Human Rights Agenda 2011-2015
The present report examines Nigeria’s Human Rights Agenda 2011-2015. Nigeria has explicitly accepted human rights obligations through the international and regional human rights treaties which it has ratified. In 2009, Nigeria became the second country in Africa to deposit a National Plan of Action at the UN Human Rights Council. Key issues and recommendations include: […]
