Honduras: Lawyers’ freedom of expression, association and assembly

Honduras: Lawyers’ freedom of expression, association and assembly

Like other citizens, lawyers are entitled to exercise freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly.{{1}}  In addition to the right to form and join self-governing professional associations, as discussed above, lawyers have the right collectively and...
Honduras: Lawyers’ freedom of expression, association and assembly

Honduras: Non-interference with the work of individual lawyers

Governments must ensure that lawyers are able to perform all of their professional functions without intimidation, hindrance, harassment or improper interference.{{1}}  Lawyers’ professional duties include advising clients on their rights and obligations and the...
Honduras: Lawyers’ freedom of expression, association and assembly

Honduras: Self-governing professional organizations

Lawyers must be able to form and join self-governing professional associations to represent their interests, promote their continuing education and training, and protect their professional integrity. The executive body of the professional associations should be...
Honduras: Lawyers’ freedom of expression, association and assembly

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: Lawyers’ freedom of expression, association and assembly

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:...
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