Guidance note of the Secretary-General
This note provides the guiding principles and framework for UN rule of law activities at the national level that apply in all circumstances, including in crisis, post-crisis, conflict-prevention, conflict, post-conflict and development contexts. In order to ensure a comprehensive and coherent UN approach, the note is derived from United Nations norms, standards and guidance, and […]
Guidance note of the Secretary-General
This note provides the guiding principles and framework for UN rule of law activities at the national level that apply in all circumstances, including in crisis, post-crisis, conflict-prevention, conflict, post-conflict and development contexts. In order to ensure a comprehensive and coherent UN approach, the note is derived from United Nations norms, standards and guidance, and […]
Legal commentary to the ICJ Berlin declaration
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) copncerns a legal commentary to the Berlin Declaration. It explains the international law, jurisprudence and expert interpretations that underlie the Berlin Declaration. It explains what the principles mean in practice and what international legal standards apply. The ICJ refers to the Basic Principles on the […]
Legal commentary to the ICJ Berlin declaration
The present document of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) copncerns a legal commentary to the Berlin Declaration. It explains the international law, jurisprudence and expert interpretations that underlie the Berlin Declaration. It explains what the principles mean in practice and what international legal standards apply. The ICJ refers to the Basic Principles on the […]
Pakistan: Canadian, Dutch and Hong Kong lawyers call for release of Pakistan lawyers and return to rule of law
The present document concerns a joint statement by the Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) , the Lawyers without Borders/Québec (LWB) , the Dutch Lawyers for Lawyers Foundation (L4L) and the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC). In the statement lawyers are calling for the immediate release of several Pakistan lawyers. The lawyers also call for strict adherence […]
Pakistan: Canadian, Dutch and Hong Kong lawyers call for release of Pakistan lawyers and return to rule of law
The present document concerns a joint statement by the Lawyers Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) , the Lawyers without Borders/Québec (LWB) , the Dutch Lawyers for Lawyers Foundation (L4L) and the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC). In the statement lawyers are calling for the immediate release of several Pakistan lawyers. The lawyers also call for strict adherence […]
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 […]
UN Assistance Mission for Iraq
The intimidation of judges and lawyers throughout Iraq, documented in this Human Rights Office report, is not in conformity with international human rights standards, especially the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers that entails the obligation on the part of the State to protect legal professions.
UN Assistance Mission for Iraq
The intimidation of judges and lawyers throughout Iraq, documented in this Human Rights Office report, is not in conformity with international human rights standards, especially the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers that entails the obligation on the part of the State to protect legal professions.
Rule of Law Tools for Post-Conflict States: Monitoring Legal Systems
The rule-of-law tools will provide practical guidance to field missions and transitional administrations in critical transitional justice and rule of law-related areas. The tools are intended to outline the basic principles involved in: Mapping the Justice Sector, Prosecution Initiatives, Truth Commissions, Vetting and Monitoring Legal Systems.This publication specifically addresses the issue of mapping the justice […]
Rule of Law Tools for Post-Conflict States: Monitoring Legal Systems
The rule-of-law tools will provide practical guidance to field missions and transitional administrations in critical transitional justice and rule of law-related areas. The tools are intended to outline the basic principles involved in: Mapping the Justice Sector, Prosecution Initiatives, Truth Commissions, Vetting and Monitoring Legal Systems.This publication specifically addresses the issue of mapping the justice […]
Administration of Justice, Rule of Law and Democracy
This report of the UN Commission on Human Rights refers to the Basic Principle on the Role of Lawyers to apply at all times; implicit the right to a remedy and a fair trial and, in particular, the ability to challenge the legality of one’s detention and to obtain reparation.
Administration of Justice, Rule of Law and Democracy
This report of the UN Commission on Human Rights refers to the Basic Principle on the Role of Lawyers to apply at all times; implicit the right to a remedy and a fair trial and, in particular, the ability to challenge the legality of one’s detention and to obtain reparation.
Kenya: the impact of “anti-terrorism” operations on human rights
The present report reflects Amnesty International concerns that the Kenyan authorities have failed to act in compliance with international human rights law and standards and Kenyan law in the investigations following the bombing of a hotel in Kikambala, near the port city of Mombasa in November 2002 and other “terrorist” acts on civilians. In this […]
Kenya: the impact of “anti-terrorism” operations on human rights
The present report reflects Amnesty International concerns that the Kenyan authorities have failed to act in compliance with international human rights law and standards and Kenyan law in the investigations following the bombing of a hotel in Kikambala, near the port city of Mombasa in November 2002 and other “terrorist” acts on civilians. In this […]
