CHRI and partner organisations urge UN member states to refrain from voting for candidates that are unfit for membership
To Permanent Representatives of Member States of the UN General Assembly 18 September 2018 Member States of the UN should refrain from voting for candidates to the Human Rights Council that are unfit for membership Excellencies, Ahead of the next UN Human Rights Council (“HRC” or “the Council”) election, we, the undersigned national, regional and inter
HOPE BEHIND BARS? STATUS REPORT ON LEGAL AID FOR PERSONS IN CUSTODY
This National Legal Aid Report has been prepared based on responses received from Right to Information Applications from 24 states and 5 union territories. The report is divided into two volumes.
Victims of Sexual Offences 2018
Police and You Know Your Rights: Victims of Sexual Offences 2018
Police Interrogation and Questioning 2018
Police and You Know Your Rights: Police Interrogation and Questioning 2018
First Information Report 2018
Police and You Know Your Rights: First Information Report 2018
Recommendations on Legal Aid at Police Station
Prompt access to legal advice and assistance is the key to guaranteeing a fair trial and the rule of law.2 The first few hours of contact with the criminal justice system are among the most crucial for those arrested and/or detained. In this context, discussions around possible models of legal aid at police station are of prime importance.
Legal Aid at Police Stations
The early phase of the criminal justice process is the most crucial period for those arrested or detained for an offence. Presence of a lawyer at this phase is important to safeguard the rights accorded to them.
Action: CHRI's appeal for urgent action: Illegal arrest of Dr Shahidul Alam (Bangladesh)
CHRI submitted an urgent action appeal to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Working Group of Arbitrary Detention, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders and Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression.