Toolkit to Combat Trafficking in Persons

Toolkit to Combat Trafficking in Persons
Author: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Publisher: United Nations Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9789211337891

In the light of the urgent need for cooperative and collaborative action against trafficking, this publication presents examples of promising practice from around the world relating to trafficking interventions. It is hoped that the guidance offered, the practices showcased and the resources recommended in this Toolkit will inspire and assist policymakers, law enforcers, judges, prosecutors, victim service providers and members of civil society in playing their role in the global effort against trafficking in persons. The present edition is an updated and expanded version of the Toolkit published in 2006.

Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance

Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance
Author: U.s. Department of Justice
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2012-06-06
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781477615720

The Attorney General of the United States and the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime strive to pursue justice for criminal acts and that pursuit includes justice for the victims of and witnesses to crime. The 2011 Edition of the Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance reflects current statutory provisions, recognizes the technological and legal changes that have taken place since the previous Guidelines were promulgated, and incorporates best practices that will benefit victims and enhance investigations and prosecutions.

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590318737

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Witness Protection Act

Witness Protection Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice
Publisher:
Total Pages: 432
Release: 1985
Genre: Civil procedure
ISBN:

Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974

Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974
Author: United States. Department of Justice. Privacy and Civil Liberties Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2010
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

The "Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974," prepared by the Department of Justice's Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL), is a discussion of the Privacy Act's disclosure prohibition, its access and amendment provisions, and its agency recordkeeping requirements. Tracking the provisions of the Act itself, the Overview provides reference to, and legal analysis of, court decisions interpreting the Act's provisions.

Lawful Living

Lawful Living
Author: Owen Salmon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2017
Genre: Citizenship
ISBN: 9780639903538

Contains provisions that have been rewritten in plain language, and neatly arranged so that you will find and understand them quickly. Focuses on culture, health, and welfare, including liquor laws.

Implementation of International Human Rights Commitments and the Impact on Ongoing Legal Reforms in Ethiopia

Implementation of International Human Rights Commitments and the Impact on Ongoing Legal Reforms in Ethiopia
Author: Wolfgang Benedek
Publisher: International Studies in Human
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2020
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9789004415942

This edited volume on Implementation of International Human Rights Commitments and Implications on Ongoing Legal Reforms in Ethiopiaaddresses key themes of contemporary interest focused on identifying the gaps between Ethiopia's human rights commitments and the practical problems associated with the realisation of human rights goals. Political and legal challenges affecting implementation at the domestic levels continue in Ethiopian - the nature and complexity of which have been thoroughly expounded in this volume. This edition uncovers the key challenges involving civil and political rights, socio-economic rights and cultural and institutional dimensions of the implementation of human rights in Ethiopia - while the country is absorbed in legal and political reforms.