PUBLICATIONS
February 1, 2001
The Roles and Standards of Prosecutors – A Comparative Study
Access to Justice / Justice Efficiency
The Roles and Standards of Prosecutors - A Comparative Study
DATE
February 1, 2001
AUTHORS
Prof. Vincent Yang
YEARS
2001
POLICIES
Access to Justice / Justice Efficiency
The Roles and Standards of Prosecutors - A Comparative Study
This paper will focus on the rule of law principles underlying the right to a fair trial, especially the role of an independent judiciary. Following a consideration of the major international instruments in this area will be a brief examination of some of the ways that these international standards have been implemented in a selection of jurisdictions, including those of international criminal tribunals. Some of the current threats to judicial independence will be highlighted, including attacks on the judiciary by the media and the legislature even in well-established democracies.
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