Administration of Justice Practices
      - Judiciary
      - Legislature
Public Prosecution
      - Role, Status and Independence of Public Prosecution
      - Automation / Computerization of their Working Systems
Human Rights
      - Accused, Offender, Prisoner
      - Children, Juveniles
      - Women
      - Minorities, Refugees, Non-Citizens
      - Humanitarian Law
      - Prevention of Discrimination
      - Political, Civil, Economic, Social, Cultural Rights
Fighting Crimes
      - Investigation of Crimes
      - Prevention of Crimes
Types of Crimes
      - Fighting Corruption
      - Transparency Standards, Instruments
      - Organized Crime
      - Fighting Money Laundering
      - Financial Transparency
      - Terrorism
      - Cyber Crimes / Computer Crimes
      - Intellectual Property Crimes
      - Crimes against Women
      - Juvenile Delinquency
      - Crimes against the Environment
      - Trafficking in Persons
      - Trafficking in Drugs
      - Trafficking in Arms, Weapons
      - Crimes against Humanity (Genocide, Torture…)
Rule of Law and Governance
      - Democratic Governance
      - Development
      - Peace, Security
      - Protection of Human Rights
      - Role of Public Prosecution and Specialized Institutions
      - Importance of Parliaments
      - Local Governance
Reform
      - Legal, Judicial Reform
      - Legislation, Constitutional Reforms
      - Political, Economic, Educational Reform
Gender
      - Issues Related to Gender
      - Women and Parliament
Victims
Witnesses
Civil Society

Public Prosecution

Public Prosecution Law (10/2002) [ English ]
Author(s): . 2010

Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment - the role and responsibility of judges, prosecutors and lawyers [ English ][ Arabic ][ French ]
Author(s): . 2010
Resolution of the Human Rights Council 13/19 adopted at Thirteenth session - Agenda item 3 -Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development.

Regional Conference Booklet on the Legal Organization of Public Prosecution Offices [ English ][ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 2009
This booklet comprises the presentations and studies that were presented in the regional conference on “Legal Organization of Public Prosecution Offices” held in Amman, Jordan on November 13-14, 2007, in cooperation with the Jordanian Public Prosecution Office. The booklet addresses the following topics: the legal foundation of the concept and role of public prosecution in criminal procedures, independence of the public prosecution from the judiciary, regional and international standards governing the role of public prosecutors, in addition to national and international experiences concerning the role of public prosecutors.

A Manual on Human Rights for Judges, Prosecutors and Lawyers [ English ]
Author(s): . 2008
This document is composed of a Manual and a Facilitator’s Guide. The Manual offers basic information on international human rights law and the jurisprudence of universal and regional bodies and national courts. The Facilitator’s Guide includes suggested training aids such as overheads, exercises, case studies and role plays.

A Prosecutor’s Guide to Psychological Evaluations and Competency Challenges in Juvenile Court [ English ]
Author(s): . 2006
The monograph covers the basics of psychological evaluations, including a discussion of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. It addresses the emerging issue of competency to stand trial and competency to waive Miranda rights, as well as the preparation for the examination of an expert witness.

A Prosecutor’s Guide to the Juvenile Delinquency Guidelines [ English ]
Author(s): . 2006
This publication compares selected juvenile justice positions taken by three leading national organizations: The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), and the American Prosecutors Research Institute (APRI).

Guidelines for Prosecutors [ English ]
Author(s): . 2006
This manual sets out the guidelines of the initiation and conduct of prosecutions in Ireland. It is intended to give prosecutors general guidance on the main issues that underlie a fair and consistent prosecution process.

Monitoring Places of Detention – A Practical Guide [ English ][ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 2006
The guide is prepared for dealing with monitoring of any place of incarceration, with special focus on prisons and police stations. The book was published in English by the Association for the Prevention of Torture and translated into Arabic by UNDP-POGAR.

Rule-of-Law Tools for Post-Conflict States: Prosecution Initiatives [ English ]
Author(s): . 2006
This publication sets out basic considerations on prosecution initiatives and provides advice on approaches to addressing the challenges of prosecuting perpetrators of crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Basic Trial Techniques for Prosecutors [ English ]
Author(s): . 2005
This manual outlines the maxims and guidelines that assist prosecutors in making appropriate and informed decisions in relation to pre-trial preparation, general trial tips, jury selection, opening, direct examination, cross examination and closing.

Code for Prosecutors [ English ]
Author(s): . 2005
This Code gives guidance on the general principles to be applied in the determination of a number of issues relating to criminal proceedings, such as the conduct of criminal prosecutions, and it defines the standards of conduct and practice that the Public Prosecution Service expects from prosecutors.

Laws and Other Mechanisms for Promoting NGO Financial Sustainability [ English ]
Author(s): David Moore. 2005
This paper presents an overview of legal mechanisms that emerged in the region of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Newly Independent States (NIS) relating to financial sustainability, and particularly, for promoting indigenous sources of NGO fundi

Local Prosecutors' Response to Terrorism [ English ]
Author(s): . 2005
This exploratory study examines how prosecutors can best respond to terrorism in the post-9/11 legislative environment. It consists of a statutory review of new/amended state anti-terrorism legislation, a survey of the 112 largest jurisdictions in the country, and case studies of five local prosecutors’ offices.

Models of NGO Regulations: An Overview of Why, Who and How [ English ]
Author(s): . 2005
This presentation made in Istanbul discusses the transparency and accountability of NGOs, as well as their regulation.

Understanding E-Mail: A Primer for the Local Prosecutor [ English ]
Author(s): . 2005
This monograph discusses the basic terminology a prosecutor is likely to encounter and needs to be familiar with when prosecuting high-tech crimes involving e-mail. It reviews what prosecutors should look for when examining e-mails and the challenges of tracing and reading them.

Handbook on Anti-Corruption Measures for Prosecutors and Investigators [ English ]
Author(s): United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. 2004
This Handbook takes its place among the toolkit that continues to be developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. This is intended to provide a range of options that enable each country to assemble an effective integrated strategy, adapted to meet its own particular needs.

Police Reform and Human Rights [ English ]
Author(s): William G. O’Neill. 2004
This report identifies several key lessons identifed in the area of succesfful institutional, political and economic development based on restoring law and order, reforming the police services and other important challenges in any post-conflict or crisis.

Prosecution in the 21st Century [ English ]
Author(s): . 2004
This study achieves a consensus on prosecution goals in America and develops a framework that identifies useful tools and measures for prosecutors to use in planning their work and assessing their performance.

Role of Public Prosecution in Protecting Human Rights and Freedoms (Analytical field study) [ Arabic ]
Author(s): Abdallah Khalil. 2004
This study examines the historical evolution of the role of public prosecution in some Arab countries, and its effectiveness in upholding justice and protecting freedoms and human rights. The results and findings of this study are based on legal texts and on field research that covers Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, and Yemen.

The Changing Nature of Prosecution [ English ]
Author(s): . 2004
This document discusses how community prosecution and traditional prosecution are different by focusing on key elements of community prosecution, similarities and differences between offices that practice community prosecution and those that do not, and perceptions about different prosecutorial roles and desired outcomes.

The Code for Crown Prosecutors [ English ]
Author(s): . 2004
The Code contains the general principles that apply to the way Crown Prosecutors must approach each case of prosecution. The full Code has two stages: consideration of the evidence and consideration of the public interest.

United Nations Handbook on Practical Anti-Corruption Measures for Prosecutors and Investigators [ English ]
Author(s): . 2004
This handbook provides information and resource materials for countries developing and implementing anti-corruption strategies at all levels. It also outlines some elements related to civil society with an interest in combating corruption.

What Does It Mean To Practice Community Prosecution? [ English ]
Author(s): . 2004
This paper discusses the defining characteristics of community prosecution and what it really means to practice this type of prosecution. It analyzes the organizational, philosophical and functional changes that this field has undergone in the past years.

Combating Torture: Anti-Torture Manual for Judges and Public Prosecutors [ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 2003
The Manual outlines the duties and responsibilities of judges and prosecutors to prevent and investigate acts of torture and other forms of abuse, and ensure that those who perpetrate these acts are brought to justice, and that their victims obtain redress and restitution. It also provides practical advice, driven from the best practices, about how torture can be combated at the procedural level.

Effective Prosecution of Corruption – Report on the Master Training Seminar [ English ]
Author(s): . 2003
This report assembles the Seminar on the Effective Prosecution of Corruption’s background papers and case studies, and views on the key topics that formed the basis for discussion including: the challenge of prosecuting corrupt businessmen and politicians, prosecuting bribery effectively, as well as case studies and experiences from around the world.

Human Rights Manual for Prosecutors [ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 2003
This guide, published by the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP), contains all international stipulations and fundamental principles, whether at the United Nations level or at the regional level, that could be of importance to prosecutors all over the world. The United Nations Development Programme-Programme on Governance in the Arab Region (UNDP-POGAR) translated this manual from English to Arabic in agreement with the IAP.

Human Rights Standards and Practice for the Police: Expanded Pocket Book on Human Rights for the Police [ English ][ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 2003
This book focuses on police functions related to human rights such as investigations, detention, custody, and use of force. Each topic is discussed in separate section that outlines the relevant international human rights standards followed by a section on "practice" containing the recommendations related to applying these standards. At the end of the book, there is a list of the sources, standards and practices of human rights.

Code of Ethics [ English ]
Author(s): . 2002
The Code provides guidelines for the HAP members by describing their basic professional obligations under the existing laws. It attempts to promote public trust and the appreciation of prosecutors.

Comparative Analysis of the Definitions of Charities and their Legal Treatment [ English ]
Author(s): . 2002
This document provides a classification of exempt charitable organizations in some common law countries. It also analyzes their work by activities including education, health, culture, social welfare and many more.

Human Rights and Law Enforcement: A Manual on Human Rights Training for the Police - Addendum [ English ][ Arabic ][ French ]
Author(s): . 2002
Professional Training Series No.5/Add.2. This Guide provides session outlines on a full range of human rights topics, group exercises, instructions and tips for trainers, and a number of training tools, such as overhead transparencies, to be used in conducting police training courses.

Community Prosecution, Problem Solving and Public Accountability: The Evolving Strategy of the American Prosecutor [ English ]
Author(s): Catherine M. Coles. 2000
This paper offers a new framework for interpreting current developments in American Prosecution, those of competing or evolving organizational strategies which may aid prosecutors in thinking strategically about new steps they are taking or contemplating.

Corruption among Security and Justice Officials: Working Paper [ English ]
Author(s): . 2000
Presented by the Egyptian Administrative Control Authority (ACA) at the Forum "Fighting Global Corruption: Business Risk Management, May 2000," organized by the US State Department. Page 11 of the report refers to the Egyptian laws that govern the ethics and behavior of security and public officials' vis-à-vis corruption.

Model Code of Conduct for Public Officials [ English ]
Author(s): . 2000
This code specifies the standards of integrity and conduct to be observed by both public officials and persons employed by private organizations performing public services. It contains detailed provisions for reporting suspected cases of maladministration and breach of standards set out in the code, and it supplies guidelines for the detection and prevention of conflicts of interest.

Women in the Criminal Justice System [ English ]
Author(s): . 2000
The paper presents four modules for discussion in the workshop on women in the criminal justice system, each dealing with a different aspect of the situation of women vis-à-vis criminal justice systems within the framework of transnational organized crime.

International Code of Conduct for Public Officials [ English ]
Author(s): . 1999
This code is a tool to guide the UN member states in their efforts against corruption. It names three principles: (1) loyalty to the states' institutions, (2) the performance of duties with efficiency, effectiveness and integrity, in accordance with laws or administrative policies, and (3) the upholding of the values of attentiveness, fairness and impartiality.

Standards of Professional Responsibility and Statement of the Essential Duties and Rights of Prosecutors [ English ]
Author(s): . 1999
This document lays out the standards and principles for the administration of criminal justice including: professional conduct, independence, impartiality, role in criminal proceedings, co-operation and empowerment.

The Universal Charter of the Judge [ English ]
Author(s): . 1999
This Charter sets out the general minimal norms of the IAJ including: the independence of the judge, submission to the law, personal autonomy, impartiality and restraint, efficiency, security of office, appointment, civil and penal responsibility, administration and disciplinary action, associations, remuneration and retirement and public prosecution.

German and American Prosecutions: An Approach to Statistical Comparison [ English ]
Author(s): . 1998
This discussion paper compares the American and German prosecutions by looking into suspects arrested or referred for prosecution, cases charged by the prosecution, convictions, sentencing, laws of arrest and pre-trial detention, and procedures for handling minor crimes.

Discussion-Oriented Organizational Self-Assessment [ English ]
Author(s): Beryl Levinger and Evan Bloom. 1997
This self-assessment form addresses the areas of human resource management, financial resource management, service delivery, external relations, organization learning and strategic management.

National Prosecution Standards [ English ]
Author(s): . 1991
This document is a reference source on the prosecution function. The standards outlined are divided in five parts: functions and relations of public prosecution, pre-trial, trial, post-trial, and juvenile justice.

General Assembly Resolution 45/118 (1990) [ English ][ French ]
Author(s): . 1990
Adopts the Model Treaty on the Transfer of Proceedings in Criminal Matters, contained in the annex to the present resolution, as a useful framework that could be of assistance to States interested in negotiating and concluding bilateral or multilateral treaties aimed at improving co-operation in matters of crime prevention and criminal justice.

Guidelines on the Role of Prosecutors [ English ]
Author(s): . 1990
These guidelines identify important issues related to the qualifications, selection and training of prosecutors; status and conditions of service; freedom of expression and association; role in criminal proceedings; discretionary functions; alternatives to prosecution; etc.

UN Guidelines and Norms on Prosecutors - Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, 1990 [ English ][ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 1990
Adopted by the 8th United Nations Congress on the prevention of crime and the treatment of offenders, Havana, Cuba, 27 August to 7 September 1990.

UN Guidelines and Norms on Prosecutors - Guidelines on the Role of Prosecutors, 1990 [ English ][ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 1990
Adopted by the 8th United Nations Congress on the prevention of crime and the treatment of offenders, Havana, Cuba, 27 August to 7 September 1990.

UN Guidelines and Norms on Prosecutors - Model Treaty on the Transfer of Proceedings in Criminal Matters, 1990 [ English ][ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 1990
Adopted by General Assembly resolution 45/118 of 14 December 1990

General Assembly Resolution 40/146 (1985) [ English ][ French ]
Author(s): . 1985
Welcomes the Basic Principles of the Independence of Judiciary, unanimously adopted by the United Nations Seventh Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, and invited Governments to respect them and take them into account within the framework of their international legislation and practice.

General Assembly Resolution 40/32 (1985) [ English ][ French ]
Author(s): . 1985
Approves the Milan Plan of Action adopted by consensus by the Seventh Congress, as a useful and effective means of strengthening international co-operation in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice.

General Assembly Resolution 40/33 (1985) [ English ][ French ]
Author(s): . 1985
Adopts the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice recommended by the Seventh Congress, contained in the annex to the present resolution, and approves the recommendation of the Seventh Congress that the rules should be known as the "Beijing Rules".

UN Guidelines and Norms on Prosecutors - Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary [ English ][ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 1985
Adopted by the 7th United Nations Congress on the prevention of crime and the treatment of offenders held at Milan from 26 August to 6 September 1985 and endorsed by General Assembly resolutions 40/32 of 29 November 1985 and 40/146 of 13 December 1985

UN Guidelines and Norms on Prosecutors - United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice (The Beijing Rules), 1985 [ English ]
Author(s): . 1985
Adopted by General Assembly resolution 40/33 of 29 November 1985.

Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, 1979 [ English ]
Author(s): . 1979
This code outlines the rules that public prosecution members should respect in order to serve the community and protect all persons against illegal acts.

A Local Prosecutor’s Guide to Responding to Hate Crimes [ English ]
Author(s): .
This guidebook addresses the issue of hate crimes and related legislation. It focuses on the role of prosecutors in working with other critical agencies and groups, case identification, screening and investigation, case preparation, trial preparation and techniques, as well as outreach and hate crime prevention strategies.

A Pocket Book on Human Rights for the Police [ English ]
Author(s): .
This Pocket Book is a reference for police regarding the performance of their vital functions in a democratic society. It contains hundreds of relevant standards, reduced to common language and point-form, and drawn from over thirty international sources.

Anti-Corruption Conventions in the Americas – What Civil Society Can Do To Make Them Work [ English ]
Author(s): .
This guide focuses on the two principal anti-corruption conventions in the Americas: the Organization of American States - OAS and the UN Conventions. It explains their uses; describes why and how to promote national ratification, implementation and intergovernmental monitoring; and discusses ways to carry out civil society monitoring

Enhancing CSO Participation in Decision Making [ English ]
Author(s): Ieva Morica.
This presentation made during the Global Forum on Civil Society Law held in Istanbul discusses the main challenges that civil society faced after Latvia gained its independence.

Penal Code [ Arabic ]
Author(s): .

Prosecution in a Common Law Jurisdiction [ English ]
Author(s): .
This presentation lays out the features and development of the common law system, and elaborates on the key stages of the prosecution process including the investigation, prosecution decision, and directing test. It also describes the main characteristics and services of the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland.

The Code of Professional Conduct for Prosecutors of the International Criminal Court [ English ]
Author(s): .
This Code outlines the principles related to the duty of the prosecutor and deputy prosecutors, as well as their role in the administration of the court. It also outlines the rules and principles regulating offences and misconducts against the court.

The Uneven Geography of Global Civil Society: National and Global Influences on Transnational Association [ English ]
Author(s): Dawn Wiest and Jackie Smith.

Tools to Assess the Civil Society Legal Framework [ English ]
Author(s): Filiz Bikman, Claire Ehmann and Andrew Green.
This presentation presents the procedures to be followed for the establishment of the legal framework in a particular country through the World Bank ARVIN framework which focuses on Associational Freedoms, Resources, Voice, Information, Negotiation