colloquium in international and comparative law role of international lawyers in promoting democracy...
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Colloquium in International and Comparative Law
Role of International Lawyers in Promoting Democracy Assistance and Rule of Law
February 21, 2013
Rule of Law: State of the Field
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Andrew Solomon, BlueLaw International
Rule of Law Defined
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“a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and private, including the State itself, are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced and independently adjudicated, and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards. It requires, as well, measures to ensure adherence to the principles of supremacy of law, equality before the law, accountability to the law, fairness in the application of the law, separation of powers, participation in decision-making, legal certainty, avoidance of arbitrariness and procedural and legal transparency."
Report of the Secretary-General: The rule of law and transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict societies” (2004)
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What is Technical Legal Assistance? Andrew Solomon, BlueLaw
International
International Standards Toolkit
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ICCPR (Article 14 on Right to Fair Trial)
CEDAW, CERD, CRPD, ….
Rome Statue
International Courts and Tribunals
UN Basic Principles and Guidelines on Judges, Lawyers, Prosecutors, Access to Legal Aid, Remedies, …
Bangalore Principles on Judicial Integrity
Guiding Principles and Leading Practices
Holistic and Integrated Approach
Contextual/Responsive Assistance
National Ownership and Sustainability
Citizen Engagement/Participation
Justice Strategies/Action Plans
Managing for Results
Donor Coordination
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Rule of Law Nexus:Justice, Security, and Jobs
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“Strengthening legitimate institutions and governance to provide citizen security, justice, and jobs is crucial to
break cycles of violence.” (2011 WDR)
Resources and Networks
● UN Approach to Rule of Law Assistance (UN SG)
● New Directions in Justice Reform (World Bank)
● QDDR: Leading Through Civilian Power (US/DOS)
● Handbook on SSR: Supporting Security and Justice (OECD)
● Rule of Law Strategic Framework (USAID)
● UN Rule of Law Indicators Implementation Guide and Tools
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Andrew Solomon, BlueLaw International
Andrew SolomonDirector, Justice Sector Reform AdvisorSecurity & Justice Practice GroupBlueLaw International
[email protected]/IN/ANDREWSOLOMON@Legalista
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www.bluelawinternational.com