PUBLICATIONS
January 1, 2014
Handbook on Effective Prosecution Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls
Restorative Justice
Handbook on Effective Prosecution Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls
DATE
January 1, 2014
AUTHORS
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
YEARS
2014
POLICIES
Restorative Justice
Handbook on Effective Prosecution Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls
Drawing upon the recommendations and guidance contained in the updated Model Strategies and Practical Measures, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in cooperation with the Thailand Institute of Justice, has drafted this Handbook with a view to assisting prosecutors in their duty to uphold the rule of law, firmly protecting human rights and serving their community with impartiality and fairness in cases involving violence against women and girls. Given the sheer diversity of prosecution structures and approaches, the Handbook will restrict itself to covering the general prosecutorial powers and functions. This includes: (a) deciding whether or not to initiate or continue criminal proceedings in cases of violence against women and girls; (b) directing or supervising investigations; (c) dealing with victims; (d) presenting cases before the courts; (e) deciding on alternatives to prosecution; and (f) playing a role in sentencing.
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