International Commission of Jurists
Honduras: Constitutional structure

Honduras: Constitutional structure

Apr 10, 2015

The Constitution of Honduras proclaims the separation of powers and independence between the three branches of the government, Legislative, Executive and Judicial.{{1}} The death penalty is prohibited and every person is entitled to the right to be free from arbitrary...
Honduras: Constitutional structure

Honduras: Legal tradition

Apr 10, 2015

Honduras is a civil law country and, according to the Constitution, a constitutional democracy with a presidential system of government. The Constitution in force was adopted in 1982.{{1}} A former Spanish colony, its independence from Spain was proclaimed in 1821. It...
Honduras: Constitutional structure

Honduras: Introduction

Apr 10, 2015

In Honduras, although the Constitution provides for the separation of powers, concerns persist about a lack of respect for the independence of the judiciary. Among other problems, appointments, promotions and removals of judges circumvent or ignore the existing legal...
Honduras: Constitutional structure

Honduras

Apr 10, 2015

In Honduras, although the Constitution provides for the separation of powers, concerns persist about a lack of respect for the independence of the judiciary. Among other problems, appointments, promotions and removals of judges circumvent or ignore the existing legal...
Honduras: Constitutional structure

Tunisia: Accountability of the prosecutorial services

Feb 24, 2015

Prosecutors at all levels, like other public officials must accountable when they have been involved in violations of human rights or other breaches of professional standards, including in proceedings based on complaints brought by individuals.{{1}}  Disciplinary...
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