Legal Director, REDRESS One of the key achievements of the Statute of the International Criminal Court is its acknowledgement of the rights of victims. The Statute has importantly recognized the […]
Month: December 2002
Legal measures for torture prevention in Nepal
Rajendra Ghimire, Advocate, Supreme Court, Kathmandu, Nepal Nepal is passing through a difficult time in its history. The present conflict has affected our society, communities, the national economy, the quality […]
The draft Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Right to Remedy and Reparation: An effort to develop a coherent theory and consistent practice of reparation for victims — Gabriela Echeverria
International Legal Adviser, REDRESS Introduction: The development of victims’ rights in international law [1] International law governing human rights abuses has developed rapidly since the end of the Second World […]
Some perspectives on torture victims, reparation and mental recovery — Paul Dalton
Programme Coordinator, International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims T his article surveys issues related to the pursuit of reparation by victims of torture or their family members. What is the […]
The draft Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Violations of International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law*
I. OBLIGATION TO RESPECT, ENSURE RESPECT FOR AND ENFORCE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW 1. Every State has the obligation to respect, ensure respect for and enforce international human […]
KOREA: The National Human Rights Commission of Korea: An assessment after one year — Professor Kwak Nohyun
non-standing member, National Human Rights Commission of Korea In strictly legal terms, the difference between a modern state that may be called ‘civilized’ versus one that is ‘barbaric’ hinges on […]