SOGI UN source Archives: Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, A/HRC/20/19, 7 June 2012
V. STATUS AND ROLE OF PROSECUTORS B. Functions and role of prosecutors in relation to judicial and other actors The role of prosecutors in ensuring non-discriminatory practices 53. Selection criteria for prosecutors should embody safeguards against appointments based on partiality or prejudice, without discrimination based on race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or […]
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, A/HRC/8/4, 13 May 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, lawyers and prosecutors – to carry out their task.[1] […]
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Situations in specific countries or territories, A/HRC/4/25/Add.1, April 5, 2007
Communications sent 375. On 13 March 2006, the Special Rapporteur sent a joint urgent appeal together with the Chairperson-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment regarding Sultan Salem Sultan Bunawwas, Magid Muhammad Khalifa al- Mazru`I, Salih Muhammad Hussein Ahmad, […]
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, A/HRC/4/25, 18 January 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 access to justice. This problem particularly affects the most vulnerable groups (such […]
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, E/CN.4/2005/60/Add.3, February 22, 2005, Mission to Brazil
A. Discrimination against or further victimization of social groups within the judicial system 24. Lack of access to justice is more of a problem for social groups who suffer from discrimination or marginalization. The Special Rapporteur heard many accounts of court cases involving people from these groups who claimed that the initial violation of their […]
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, E/CN.4/2003/65, January 10, 2003
The Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct (excerpts) Value 5: Equality Principle: Ensuring equality of treatment to all before the courts is essential to the due performance of the judicial office. Application: 5.1 A judge shall be aware of, and understand, diversity in society and differences arising from various sources, including but not limited to race, […]