Law Society ends inquiry over judge criticism
The Law Society has abandoned its pursuit of a woman lawyer for criticising a judge in a domestic violence case – but defended itself for starting the investigation.
Joint open letter to the Prime Minister: Vacate convictions against BKL human rights defenders
The present is an open letter by regional and international non-governmental organizations to the Prime Minister of Cambodia regarding the arbitrary arrest and mistreatment of 13 women human rights defenders at the Boeung Kak Lake (BKL) development site in Phnom Penh on May 22, 2012. Noting violations of Cambodia’s Code of Criminal Procedure and international […]
Joint open letter to the Prime Minister: Vacate convictions against BKL human rights defenders
The present is an open letter by regional and international non-governmental organizations to the Prime Minister of Cambodia regarding the arbitrary arrest and mistreatment of 13 women human rights defenders at the Boeung Kak Lake (BKL) development site in Phnom Penh on May 22, 2012. Noting violations of Cambodia’s Code of Criminal Procedure and international […]
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; […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report is the second report submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Gabriela Knaul, and covers the activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur in 2010, in accordance with Council resolution 8/6. The thematic section of the report focuses on the relationship between […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report is the second report submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Gabriela Knaul, and covers the activities carried out by the Special Rapporteur in 2010, in accordance with Council resolution 8/6. The thematic section of the report focuses on the relationship between […]
Human Rights Council adopts UN Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training appoints mandate holders and Members of subsidiary bodies
This press release covers the conclusion of a general debate on technical assistance and capacity building of the Human Rights Council. Adrie van der Streek of Lawyers Rights Watch Canada, in a joint statement with International Commission of Jurists, called upon the High Commissioner for Human Rights to recommend that Colombia abide by the Basic […]
Human Rights Council adopts UN Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training appoints mandate holders and Members of subsidiary bodies
This press release covers the conclusion of a general debate on technical assistance and capacity building of the Human Rights Council. Adrie van der Streek of Lawyers Rights Watch Canada, in a joint statement with International Commission of Jurists, called upon the High Commissioner for Human Rights to recommend that Colombia abide by the Basic […]
Promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The issues raised by speakers in this press release included discrimination against minorities and persons with disabilities, the promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples, freedom of opinion and expression, gender equality and women’s rights, access to medication including for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, the feminization of migration, human rights defenders and the prohibition of […]
Promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The issues raised by speakers in this press release included discrimination against minorities and persons with disabilities, the promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples, freedom of opinion and expression, gender equality and women’s rights, access to medication including for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, the feminization of migration, human rights defenders and the prohibition of […]
Iran: end executions by stoning
The present document of Amnesty International covers the situation in Iran concerning executions. Amnesty International is calling on the Iranian government to abolish immediately and totally executions by stoning and to impose a moratorium on the death penalty pending the repeal or amendment of the Penal Code. All existing sentences of execution by stoning should be […]
Iran: end executions by stoning
The present document of Amnesty International covers the situation in Iran concerning executions. Amnesty International is calling on the Iranian government to abolish immediately and totally executions by stoning and to impose a moratorium on the death penalty pending the repeal or amendment of the Penal Code. All existing sentences of execution by stoning should be […]
Report on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, pursuant to Commission resolution 2001/17
This report covers the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Commission urges the Government of Iran to respect international standards with regard to the status of lawyers.
Report on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, pursuant to Commission resolution 2001/17
This report covers the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Commission urges the Government of Iran to respect international standards with regard to the status of lawyers.
Report on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
This report covers the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Various violation of the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers are discussed. With regard to the status of lawyers the Special Representative urges the Government to respect international standards, such as the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
