Gender, Criminalization, Imprisonment and Human Rights in Southeast Asia

Gender, Criminalization, Imprisonment and Human Rights in Southeast Asia
Author: Andrew M. Jefferson
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781801172875

This volume contains two Open Access Chapters. This volume features contributions from activist scholars grappling to understand and alleviate the compound sufferings of women and LGBTIQA+ persons as they encounter criminal justice systems in Southeast Asia.

Gender, Criminalization, Imprisonment and Human Rights in Southeast Asia

Gender, Criminalization, Imprisonment and Human Rights in Southeast Asia
Author: Andrew M. Jefferson
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1801172862

This volume contains two Open Access Chapters. This volume features contributions from activist scholars grappling to understand and alleviate the compound sufferings of women and LGBTIQA+ persons as they encounter criminal justice systems in Southeast Asia.

Handbook on Women and Imprisonment

Handbook on Women and Imprisonment
Author: Tomris Atabay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2014
Genre: Law
ISBN:

This handbook aims to assist legislators, policymakers, prison managers, staff and non-governmental organizations in implementing international standards and norms related to the gender-specific needs of women prisoners, in particular the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Offenders and Non-Custodial Measures for Women Offenders ('the Bangkok Rules'). It further aims to increase awareness about the profile of female offenders and to suggest ways in which to reduce their unnecessary imprisonment, including by rationalizing legislation and criminal justice policies, and by providing a wide range of alternatives to prison at all stages of the criminal justice process. The handbook forms part of a series of tools developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support countries in implementing the rule of law and the development of criminal justice reform.

Prison Officers

Prison Officers
Author: Helen Arnold
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2024-01-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3031410610

This edited collection brings together academics, lawyers, civil servants, and researchers working in the human rights NGO sector, to explore the work and role of prison officers around the world. Each chapter offers a distinctive perspective on the work of prison officers within localised socio-economic and criminal justice contexts, to provide a unique overview and insight into the realities and complexities of the role through accessible scholarly interpretations of their work. The aim of the book is to advance knowledge and understanding of the crucial role that prison officers occupy within carceral systems. The collection has widespread applicability with relevance beyond academia into criminal justice practice and policy internationally. Chapter 3 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Sexual Health, Human Rights and the Law

Sexual Health, Human Rights and the Law
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2015-06-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789241564984

This report demonstrates the relationship between sexual health, human rights and the law. Drawing from a review of public health evidence and extensive research into human rights law at international, regional and national levels, the report shows how states in different parts of the world can and do support sexual health through legal and other mechanisms that are consistent with human rights standards and their own human rights obligations.

World Report 2019

World Report 2019
Author: Human Rights Watch
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Total Pages: 847
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1609808851

The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.

Handbook for Prison Managers and Policymakers on Women and Imprisonment

Handbook for Prison Managers and Policymakers on Women and Imprisonment
Author: Tomris Atabay
Publisher: UN
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9789211302677

The main focus of the handbook is female prisoners and guidance on the components of a gender-sensitive approach to prison management, taking into account the typical background of female prisoners and their special needs as women in prison. This handbook forms part of a series of tools developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to support countries in implementing the rule of law and development of criminal justice systems, including policymakers, legislators, prison managers, prison staff, members of non-governmental organizations and other individuals interested or active in the field of criminal justice and prison reform. It can be used in a variety of contexts, both as a reference document or as a training tool.

Human Rights In The Administration Of Justice

Human Rights In The Administration Of Justice
Author: United Nations. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Publisher: New York and Geneva : United Nations
Total Pages: 885
Release: 2003-12-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789211541410

Independent legal professionals play a key role in the administration of justice and the protection of human rights. Judges, prosecutors and lawyers need access to information on human rights standards laid down in the main international legal instruments and to related jurisprudence developed by universal and regional monitoring bodies. This publication, which includes a manual and a facilitator's guide, seeks to provide a comprehensive core curriculum on international human rights standards for legal professionals. It includes a CD-ROM containing the full electronic text of the manual in pdf format.