Frequently Asked Questions by Indians Imprisoned Abroad
In our report "Bringing them Home", we documented the barriers faced by Indian prisoners in effectuating sentence transfers under the Repatriation of Prisoners Act 2003. A consultation on the barriers was organised in July 2018 with key stakeholders including representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Narcotic Control Bureau etc.
Maharashtra Police Complaints Authorities - A User Guide (Hindi)
This User Guide explains the mandate of Police Complaints Authorities in Maharashtra and how to access them.
Easier Said Than Done Report for the 40th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council
This Easier Said Than Done (ESTD) report is a part of the series started in 2007 to review the voting patterns of Commonwealth member states at the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva.
Easier Said Than Done (ESTD) Report based on the 40th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
The ESTD series, which was started in 2008, is researched and produced by CHRI’s International Advocacy and Programming (IAP) team. These reports review and monitor voting patterns and conduct of Commonwealth countries at the HRC vis-à-vis their pledges and commitments and as reflected in the human rights situations domestically.
Easier Said Than Done (ESTD) Report based on the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
The 'Easier Said Than Done' (ESTD) report is a part of the series started in 2008 by CHRI's International Advocacy and Programming (IAP) team to review the voting patterns of Commonwealth member states at the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva.
CHRI Quarterly Newsletter: April 2019
Dear readers, We are happy to present the latest newsletter reporting on our activities over the past year, which witnessed both been a continuation of CHRI’s mandate as well as an expansion of its scope. In 2018, we researched newer subjects, undertook more research, launched several reports and met with human rights stakeholders from across fields and geographies.
Legal Aid for Prisoners: Status Report on the Implementation of Three Schemes in Rajasthan 2019
This report is a follow up on CHRI’s 2016 report titled “Legal Aid for Prisoners: Status Report on the Implementation of Three Schemes in Rajasthan”.
A Report on Excessive Delay of Cases and Prolonged Pre-trial Detentions
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Africa Office has since 2008 been implementing a project dubbed the “Justice Centers Project” to promote increased access to justice and protection of the human rights of the poor and indigent within the criminal justice system in Ghana and by extension West Africa.
Maharashtra Police Complaints Authorities - A User Guide (English)
This User Guide explains the mandate of Police Complaints Authorities in Maharashtra and how to access them.
Guidebook- University Based Legal Aid Clinics and Persons in Custody
Within the legal aid delivery framework, access to justice for persons in custody has always been an area of considerable neglect.