Honduras: Legal recognition of the role of lawyers

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: Legal recognition of the role of lawyers

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: Legal recognition of the role of lawyers

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...
Honduras: Legal recognition of the role of lawyers

Honduras: Appointment and promotion of judges; Security of tenure

Judges should be appointed through an open process on the basis of prescribed criteria based on merit and integrity, and without discrimination.{{1}}  Only “individuals of integrity and ability with appropriate training or qualifications in law” should be eligible for...
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