Honduras: Prosecutors’ freedom of expression and association

Honduras: Prosecutors’ freedom of expression and association

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...
Honduras: Prosecutors’ freedom of expression and association

Honduras: The prosecutor’s career

Persons selected as prosecutors must be individuals of integrity and ability, with appropriate training and qualifications.{{1}} Accordingly, States must ensure that selection criteria embody safeguards against appointments based on partiality or prejudice, and that...
Honduras: Prosecutors’ freedom of expression and association

Honduras: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

Prosecutors must carry out their functions fairly and effectively, in an independent, impartial and objective manner, without discrimination of any kind.{{1}}  They must maintain the honour and duty of their profession, and must respect and protect human dignity and...
Honduras: Prosecutors’ freedom of expression and association

Honduras: Prosecutors

Prosecutors perform an active role in criminal proceedings, including the institution of prosecution and, in some instances, in the investigation of crime, supervision over the legality of such investigations, supervision of the execution of court decisions and the...
Honduras: Prosecutors’ freedom of expression and association

Honduras: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

In carrying out their professional functions, lawyers must seek to uphold human rights and fundamental freedoms, and at all times act freely and diligently in accordance with the law and recognized standards and ethics of the profession. They must always loyally...
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