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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, A/HRC/8/4, 13 May 2008

May 14, 2008

ACCESS TO JUSTICE B. Content and scope of the right of access to justice 6. Positive obligations of the State 23. The State should refrain from any action that hinders access to justice or makes it impossible for those working in the judicial system – judges,...

Concluding observations: Chile, CCPR/C/CHL/CO/5, May 18, 2007

May 18, 2007

16. While it observes with satisfaction that the laws criminalizing homosexual relations between consenting adults have been repealed, the Committee remains concerned about the discrimination to which some people are subject because of their sexual orientation, for...

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, A/HRC/4/25, 18 January 2007

Jan 18, 2007

II. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SITUATIONS ADDRESSED BY THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR, 1994-2006 B. Standards and practices relevant to the rule of law, the smooth functioning of the judicial system and the right to a fair trial 21. There are many complex complaints about unequal...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/HND/CO/1, 27 October 2006: Honduras

Oct 27, 2006

13. The Committee is concerned at the frequent use of arrest on suspicion by members of the security forces, including mass round-ups based on appearance alone and with no warrant from a competent authority. It notes with concern the broad wording of new article 332...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/USA/CO/3/Rev.1, 27 July 2006: United States of America

Jul 27, 2006

9. The Committee welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision in Lawrence et al. v. Texas (2003), which declared unconstitutional legislation criminalizing homosexual relations between consenting adults. 25. The Committee notes with concern allegations of widespread...