Modernization of Arab Public Prosecution Offices: Project Library: Publications by Topic: Legal, Judicial Reform
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
Legal, Judicial Reform
Criminal Law Reform in some Arab States
[ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 2009
This book addresses deficiencies and problems facing criminal laws in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Yemen, especially with regards to the role of public prosecutions offices in promoting rule of law and human rights protection. The legal experts who drafted this book provided their suggestions and perceptions to reform these laws, in order to comply with the international and human standards.
Modernization of Criminal Laws in some Arab Countries
[ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 2009
This book comprises studies developed by the Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI) with the support of the United Nations Development Programme-Programme on Governance in the Arab Region (UNDP-POGAR). These studies address the status of criminal laws applicable in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Yemen, and particularly whether these laws meet the needs and requirements of these countries. The study proved the need of these countries to modernize their criminal laws so they comply with modern international regulations and standards.
The Iniatives in the Field of Judicial Reform in the Euro-Mediterranean Region
[ English ][ Arabic ]
Author(s): Siân LEWIS-ANTHONY. 2008
A report of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) on the initiatives in the Field of
Judicial Reform that are ongoing and projected for the near future, and the sources of funds that are available for actions
relating to the independence of the judiciary.
Gender Equality and Justice Programming: Equitable Access to Justice for Women
[ English ][ Arabic ][ French ]
Author(s): . 2007
This primer outlines the major obstacles and barriers women face in accessing justice and suggests strategies and interventions to overcome these challenges.
Higher Judicial Council - Code of Judicial Ethics
[ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 2007
Judiciary in the Arab Countries - Monitoring and Analyzing.
[ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 2007
This book delves into the status of the judiciary in each of Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Egypt. This project was implemented by the Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI) in cooperation with the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) and the United Nations Development Programme - Programme on Governance in the Arab Region (UNDP-POGAR).
Assessment Centres for Judicial Appointments and Diversity
[ English ]
Author(s): . 2006
This report investigates the link between assessment centres for judicial appointments and diversity.
Delivering Simple, Speedy, Summary Justice
[ English ]
Author(s): . 2006
This review looks at the proportionality of the criminal justice system and attempts to ensure that it deals speedily and effectively with low-level crime whilst at the same time having the ability to manage more complex serious criminal cases.
Judicial Reform Index for Georgia
[ English ]
Author(s): . 2005
The JRI is a legal inquiry that draws upon a diverse pool of information that describes a country’s legal system. It identifies specific conditions, legal provisions, and mechanisms that are present in a country’s judicial system and assesses how well these correlate to specific reform criteria at the time of the assessment.
Organization of Prisons, Detention Places, and Institutes for Juvenile Reform and Education
[ Arabic ]
Author(s): . 2005
Global Best Practices: A Model State of the Judiciary Report. A Strategic Tool for Promoting, Monitoring and Reporting on Judicial Integrity Reforms
[ English ][ French ]
Author(s): Violaine Autheman & Keith Henderson. 2004
The authors argue that one of the best ways to promote the implementation of key priority judicial reforms particularly those related to transparency and accountability in the judiciary, are to democratize the judiciary by providing the public with quality information on the state of the judiciary through annual, systematic, prioritized monitoring and reporting tools.
Initiatives in Legal and Judicial Reform
[ English ]
Author(s): . 2004
This document outlines initiatives in legal and judicial reform, sample projects with legal and judicial reform components, and legal and judicial sector assessments.
Transforming Public Services: Complaints, Redress and Tribunals
[ English ]
Author(s): . 2004
This paper looks at the issue of dispute resolution between citizen and explores how better to deliver resolution and fairness as part of the public sector reform programme. It also explains the context in which reform is sought.
Indicators for a State of the Judiciary Report
[ English ]
Author(s): . 2003
This is a Standardized Tool for Monitoring and Reporting on the Implementation of Key Judicial Reforms.
The UNDP Role in Public Administration Reforms in the Arab Region
[ English ]
Author(s): . 2003
This paper provides an overview of UNDP’s role in supporting public administration reforms in selected countries in the region and features five case studies with recognized results in this practice area. The paper also highlights good practices and lessons learned.
International Criminal Court - Rome Statue
[ English ][ Arabic ][ French ]
Author(s): . 2002
The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court was established on 17 July 1998, when 120 States participating in the "United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court" adopted the Statute. The Statute entered into force on 1 July 2002. Anyone who commits any of the crimes under the Statute after this date will be liable for prosecution by the Court.
Judicial Independence - First Arab Justice Conference - Beirut Declaration for Justice
[ English ][ Arabic ]
Author(s): .
The Declaration had seven main points calling for the independence of the Arab judiciary, the election and or appointment of judges to be free of discrimination, provision of judges with appropriate training, adoption of the system of judicial review on the constitutionality of laws, ensuring the rights of the defense and a fair trial, removing any discrimination against women in the judiciary and call for the support of the International Criminal Court. The conference was organized by Arab Centre for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession and held in Beirut on June 14-16, 1999.
The Role of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Latin America’s Criminal Procedure Reform: an Overview
[ English ]
Author(s): Mauricio Duce J..
This paper discusses the reforms to the criminal procedure system that have been undertaken in Latin America beginning in the 1980s and have had a significant impact on the institutional configuration of the public prosecutor’s office.
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