Honduras: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

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: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

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: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

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...
Honduras: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

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: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

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...
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