Georgia: backtracking on reform
The present document of Human Rights Watch concerns the outcome of reports of several non-governmental organizations on the human rights situation in Georgia. In analyzing the human rights violations described in this report, Human Rights Watch examined not only the international human rights treaties to which Georgia is a party, but also other norms of international law, which […]
Consideration of reports submitted by states parties under article 19 of the convenant
The present report covers the third periodic report of the State of Guatemala on the implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment to the honourable members of the Committee against Torture. This report covers the period from 1 April 1998 to 31 December 1999. It also contains […]
Consideration of reports submitted by states parties under article 19 of the convenant
The present report covers the third periodic report of the State of Guatemala on the implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment to the honourable members of the Committee against Torture. This report covers the period from 1 April 1998 to 31 December 1999. It also contains […]
Austria: before the UN Committee against Torture – allegations of police ill-treatment
The present report highlights the main concerns and recommendations of both the Committee against Torture and Amnesty International in the light of Austria’s examination by the Committee against Torture and presents a number of cases of alleged ill-treatment received by Amnesty International. The requirement that people be given immediate or prompt access to a lawyer is […]
Austria: before the UN Committee against Torture – allegations of police ill-treatment
The present report highlights the main concerns and recommendations of both the Committee against Torture and Amnesty International in the light of Austria’s examination by the Committee against Torture and presents a number of cases of alleged ill-treatment received by Amnesty International. The requirement that people be given immediate or prompt access to a lawyer is […]
The administration of justice in Tunisia: torture, trumped-up charges and a tainted trial
The present document of Human Rights Watch (HRW) concerns the trial of Tunisia’s human rights lawyer Radhia Nasraoui. HRW states that the trial dramatized many aspects of Tunisia’s human rights situation. HRW refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers and says that the principles were violated with regard to the issue of harassment.
The administration of justice in Tunisia: torture, trumped-up charges and a tainted trial
The present document of Human Rights Watch (HRW) concerns the trial of Tunisia’s human rights lawyer Radhia Nasraoui. HRW states that the trial dramatized many aspects of Tunisia’s human rights situation. HRW refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers and says that the principles were violated with regard to the issue of harassment.
The administration of justice in Tunisia: torture, trumped-up charges and a tainted trial
The present document of Amnesty Internation concerns the case of Radhia Nasraoui and twenty co-defenders versus Tunisia. Amnesty International refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of harassment. According to Amnesty International the harassment of Radhia Nasraoui is in violation of these principles.
The administration of justice in Tunisia: torture, trumped-up charges and a tainted trial
The present document of Amnesty Internation concerns the case of Radhia Nasraoui and twenty co-defenders versus Tunisia. Amnesty International refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to the issue of harassment. According to Amnesty International the harassment of Radhia Nasraoui is in violation of these principles.
Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
This manual is intended to serve as international guidelines for the assessment of persons who allege torture and ill-treatment, for investigating cases of alleged torture and for reporting findings to the judiciary or any other investigative body. These principles outline minimum standards for States in order to ensure the effective documentation of torture. International standards […]
Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
This manual is intended to serve as international guidelines for the assessment of persons who allege torture and ill-treatment, for investigating cases of alleged torture and for reporting findings to the judiciary or any other investigative body. These principles outline minimum standards for States in order to ensure the effective documentation of torture. International standards […]
Civil and Political Rights, Including Questions of Torture and Detention
The present report of the Special Rapporteur covers the situation of torture in Turkey. The Special Rapporteur refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to detention conditions.
Civil and Political Rights, Including Questions of Torture and Detention
The present report of the Special Rapporteur covers the situation of torture in Turkey. The Special Rapporteur refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to detention conditions.
Torture in Russia: “this man-made hell”
The information in this report is based on various sources, including two visits to Russia by Amnesty International delegates to interview victims of torture and ill-treatment and visit penal institutions. With regard to the right to access to lawyers Amnesty International refers to several principles laid down in the Basic Principles on the Role of […]
Torture in Russia: “this man-made hell”
The information in this report is based on various sources, including two visits to Russia by Amnesty International delegates to interview victims of torture and ill-treatment and visit penal institutions. With regard to the right to access to lawyers Amnesty International refers to several principles laid down in the Basic Principles on the Role of […]
People’s Republic of China: law reform and human rights
This document examines the major legal changes introduced in China last year and other aspects of Chinese legislation which are particularly relevant to human rights protection and practice.These provisions of Chinese legislation still fall far short of international standards which require that detainees be given prompt and regular access to lawyers, that they be immediately […]
