Like other citizens, prosecutors are entitled to exercise freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly.[1]
In addition to the right to form and join professional associations, prosecutors have the right collectively and individually to take part in public discussions of matters concerning the law, the administration of justice, and human rights; to join or form local, national or international organizations; and to attend the meetings of such groups or associations without suffering professional restrictions.[2]
In exercising their rights to freedom of expression and association, prosecutors must conduct themselves in line with applicable laws (though such laws must themselves be compatible with international human rights standards) and recognized standards and ethics of their profession.[3]
Although the ICJ does not have detailed information on freedom of expression, association and assembly of prosecutors in Honduras, the Asociación de Fiscales de Honduras (Honduras Prosecutors Association) is an independent organization of prosecutors that represents the interests of its members and of the profession.
- 1. UN Guidelines on the Role of Prosecutors, Guideline 8.↵
Prosecutors like other citizens are entitled to freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly. In particular, they shall have the right to take part in public discussion of matters concerning the law, the administration of justice and the promotion and protection of human rights and to join or form local, national or international organizations and attend their meetings, without suffering professional disadvantage by reason of their lawful action or their membership in a lawful organization. In exercising these rights, prosecutors shall always conduct themselves in accordance with the law and the recognized standards and ethics of their profession.
- 2. UN Guidelines on the Role of Prosecutors, Guideline 8.International Association of Prosecutors, Standards of Professional Responsibility and Statement of the Essential Duties and Rights of Prosecutors, Article 6(g).↵
Prosecutors like other citizens are entitled to freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly. In particular, they shall have the right to take part in public discussion of matters concerning the law, the administration of justice and the promotion and protection of human rights and to join or form local, national or international organizations and attend their meetings, without suffering professional disadvantage by reason of their lawful action or their membership in a lawful organization. In exercising these rights, prosecutors shall always conduct themselves in accordance with the law and the recognized standards and ethics of their profession.
- 3. UN Guidelines on the Role of Prosecutors, Guideline 8.↵
Prosecutors like other citizens are entitled to freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly. In particular, they shall have the right to take part in public discussion of matters concerning the law, the administration of justice and the promotion and protection of human rights and to join or form local, national or international organizations and attend their meetings, without suffering professional disadvantage by reason of their lawful action or their membership in a lawful organization. In exercising these rights, prosecutors shall always conduct themselves in accordance with the law and the recognized standards and ethics of their profession.
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