Venezuela: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

Venezuela: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

Prosecutors play a crucial role in the administration of justice, and respect for the rule of law requires a strong prosecutorial authority in charge of investigating and prosecuting criminal offences. Each prosecutor must be empowered to fulfil his or her...
Venezuela: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

Venezuela: Prosecutors

Prosecutors play a crucial role in the administration of justice, which they must fulfil fairly, consistently and expeditiously in accordance with the law. International standards underscore that they must respect and protect human dignity and uphold human...
Venezuela: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

Venezuela: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

As with judges, a code of professional conduct for lawyers is an essential tool for the maintenance of the integrity of the profession and, consequently, the quality of access to justice in a country. The UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers state that “[c]odes...
Venezuela: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

Venezuela: Lawyers’ freedom of expression and association

Like other citizens, lawyers are entitled to enjoyment of their rights to freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly. These fundamental freedoms acquire specific importance in the case of persons involved in the administration of justice. The UN Basic...
Venezuela: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

Venezuela: Non-interference with the work of individual lawyers

Lawyers shall at all times maintain the honour and dignity of their profession. Their duties, as set out in the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, include advising clients on their rights and obligations and the working of the legal system insofar relevant to...
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