Honduras: Access to the legal profession

Honduras: Access to the legal profession

Every person who has the necessary qualifications and integrity should be permitted to qualify for practice as a lawyer.{{1}} No discrimination is permitted on grounds of race, colour, sex, ethnic origin, religion, political or other opinion, national or social...
Honduras: Access to the legal profession

Honduras: Legal recognition of the role of lawyers

The role of lawyers should be recognized in the Constitution and other national laws, including as an essential element of the right to a fair trial.{{1}}  National law should, by express provision or interpretation, specifically recognize the following, at minimum:...
Honduras: Access to the legal profession

Honduras: Lawyers

Lawyers must be able to carry out their professional functions freely and independently, including when acting on matters that may challenge state interests.{{1}}  Lawyers have the right to form and join self-governing professional associations to represent their...
Honduras: Access to the legal profession

Honduras: Financial independence of the judiciary

The State must provide adequate resources to enable the judiciary as an institution to perform its functions properly.{{1}} The remuneration and pensions of judges must be secured by law at an adequate level that is consistent with their status and is sufficient to...
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