Regional Publications
Africa Publications
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LIBERIA
Legislative Assessment
NIGERIA
Report
SIERRA LEONE
Practical Guide
UGANDA
Report
Asia Publications
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CAMBODIA
East Timor
PHILIPPINES
Judicial Reform Index
Other Publications
- Manual for Executive Judges (2010)
- Handbook on Laws, Circulars and Jurisprudence on Speedy Trial and Disposition of Criminal Cases (2010)
- Handbook on the Rule of Procedure for Small Claims Cases (2010)
- Pamphlet: Jurisprudence on Speedy Trial and Disposition of Criminal Cases (2010)
- Analysis of the 1997 Civil Procedure Rules for the Philippines (January 2007)
- Annotated Philippine New Code of Judicial Conduct (February 2007)
Europe and Eurasia Publications
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ALBANIA
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Albania, Volume IV (December 2008) | also available in Albanian
- Judicial Reform Index for Albania, Volume III (October 2006) | also available in Albanian
- Judicial Reform Index for Albania, Volume II (February 2004) | also available in Albanian and Serbian
- Judicial Reform Index for Albania, Volume I (December 2001) | also available in Albanian
Legislative Assessment
- Analysis of the Draft Law on the Legal Profession of the Republic of Albania. (May 2003)
- Analysis of the Internal Regulation of Tirana Law Faculty for the Republic of Albania. (August 2002)
ARMENIA
Detention Procedure Assessment Tool (DPAT)
- Detention Procedure Assessment Tool for Armenia (April 2010) | also available in Armenian.
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Armenia, Volume III (January 2008) | also available in Armenian
- Judicial Reform Index for Armenia, Volume II (December 2004)
- Judicial Reform Index for Armenia, Volume I (April 2002)
Legal Education Reform Index (LERI)
- Legal Education Reform Index for Armenia (August 2007) | also available in Armenian
Legal Profession Reform Index (LPRI)
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Armenia, Volume II (December 2008) | also available in Armenian
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Armenia, Volume I (November 2003)
The CEDAW Assessment Tools
Practical Guides
- Handbook of International Standards on Pretrial Detention (2010)
- Handbook of International Standards on Sentencing Procedures (2010)
- Qualification Examination Manual for Candidates Applying for a License of Advocates' Activities (2006) | available in Armenian only
- Short Manual: Detention and Bail Norms under ECHR Case Law - Andrew Haas. (2006)
- Criteria and Minimum Standards for Establishing and Developing Legal Clinics within Higher Educational Institutions in Armenia. (June 2005)
- Alphabet of Law: Activity Manual for Teachers. (2005)
- Media Law Manual. (2004) | available in Armenian only
- Election Law and Implementation of Voters Rights - Theoretical-Practical Manual. (March 2007) | available in Armenian only
Legislative Assessment
- Analysis of the Draft Judicial Code for the Republic of Armenia. (June 2006) | also available in Armenian
Other Publications
- Brochure on the Public Defenders Office in Armenia (2007).
- Brochure on the Rights of Arrested Persons (2007).
- Release on Bail Brochure (2007).
AZERBAIJAN
Legal Profession Reform Index (LPRI)
Legislative Assessment
Other Publications
- Notary fee booklet (2007). | available only in Azeri
- Lawyer guidebook (January 2006). | also available in Azeri
- Regulations for drivers (October 2006).
- The right to liberty and security of the person. A guide to the implementation of Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights by Monica Macovei. (March 2002)
- The right to a fair trial. A guide to the implementation of Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights by N. Mole and C. Harby. (October 2001)
BOSNIA
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Volume II (February 2006)
- Judicial Reform Index for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Volume I (October 2001) | BCS version
BULGARIA
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Bulgaria, Volume III (April 2006) | also available in Bulgarian
- Judicial Reform Index for Bulgaria, Volume II (April 2004) | also available in Bulgarian
- Judicial Reform Index for Bulgaria, Volume I (July 2002) | also available in Bulgarian
Legal Profession Reform Index (LPRI)
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Bulgaria (May 2006) | also available in Bulgarian
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Bulgaria (November 2004) | also available in Bulgarian
Prosecutorial Reform Index (PRI)
- Prosecutorial Reform Index for Bulgaria (June 2006) | also available in Bulgarian
CROATIA
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Croatia (April 2002) | also available in Croatian
Practical Guide
- The Croatian Journalists' Guide to Criminal Procedure. (2002) | also available in Croatian
Legal Assessment
GEORGIA
Legal Profession Reform Index (LPRI)
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Georgia, Volume II (November 2007) | also available in Georgian
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Georgia, Volume I (June 2005) | also available in Georgian
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Georgia, Volume II (April 2008) | also available in Georgian
- Judicial Reform Index for Georgia, Volume I (September 2005)
The CEDAW Assessment Tool
Legislative Assessment
- Analysis of the Draft Law on Restitution to Victims of the Georgia-Ossetia Conflict (August 2004)
- The United Nations Convention against Corruption and Georgian Legislation (October 2006), in Georgian. Executive Summary is available in English
- Judicial Perception Survey (2005). | available in Georgian only
- Legal Education Assessment (November 2005) | also available in Georgian
Other Publications
- Commentary to the Judicial Ethics Rules of Georgia (2008)
- Overview of the Georgian Legal System (February 2003)
KAZAKHSTAN
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Kazakhstan (February 2004) | also available in Russian
Legislative Assessment
Other Publications
- "Courts and the Mass Media" A Manual for Judges and Lawyers on Media Law and Regulation (2007) | in Russian only
- True or False? Ten Things You Need to Know About Bribery (2006) | also available in Russian
KOSOVO
Legal Education Reform Index (LERI)
- Legal Education Reform Index for Kosovo (July 2010). Also available in Albanian and Serbian.
- Legal Education Reform Index for Kosovo (May 2008)
Legal Profession Reform Index (LPRI)
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Kosovo, Volume III (May 2009) | also available in Albanian and Serbian.
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Kosovo, Volume II (April 2007) | also available in Albanian and Serbian
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Kosovo, Volume I (July 2004) | also available in Albanian
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Kosovo - Volume IV (October 2010). Also available in Albanian and Serbian.
- Judicial Reform Index for Kosovo, Volume III (August 2007) | also available in Albanian and Serbian.
- Judicial Reform Index for Kosovo, Volume II (October 2004) | also available in Albanian and Serbian.
- Judicial Reform Index for Kosovo, Volume I (April 2002) | also available in Albanian and Serbian.
Reports
- Political Killings in Kosovo, March–June 1999. (September 2000)
- Killings and Refugee Flow in Kosovo March-June 1999: A Report to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (January 2002)
Other Publications
- Kosovo Chamber of Advocates Strategic Plan (February 2009). | also available in Albanian and Serbian
- Kosovo Law Day Planning Guide (2009). | also available in Albanian and Serbian.
- Kosovo Legal Ethics Handbook (2008) | also available in Albanian and Serbian.
- Kosovo Chamber of Advocates Organizational Assessment 2007 (January 2008) | in Albanian and English
- Kosovo Judges Association (KJA) Strategic Plan 2007– 2009 | also available in Albanian and Serbian
- Kosovo Judges Association (KJA) Organizational Assessment 2007 | also available in Albanian and Serbian
- Interactive Teaching Techniques. A Handbook for Law Professors at the University of Pristina, Law Faculty by Professor Mary Pat Treuthart, ABA Rule of Law Legal Education Specialist. (May 2007). | also available in Albanian
- European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Syllabus and Materials for the University of Pristina, Law Faculty by Professor Thomas H. Speedy Rice, ABA Rule of Law Legal Education Specialist (February 2007) | also available in Albanian
- Cumulative Index of United Nations Legal Materials Produced and Applied in Kosovo (2005) | also available in Albanian and Serbian.
KYRGYZSTAN
Legal Profession Reform Index (LPRI)
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Kyrgyzstan (October 2004) | also available in Russian
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Kyrgyzstan (June 2003) | also available in Russian
Legislative Assessment
- Analysis of the Draft Law Amending the 2002 Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on the Rights of Citizens to have Peaceful Assemblies. Also available in Russian
- Analysis of Anti-Corruption Legislation in the Kyrgyz Republic (September 2006) | both in English and Russian
- Analysis of the Draft Code of Children for the Kyrgyz Republic (December 2005)
- Assessment of Kyrgyzstan's Constitutional Amendments (January 2002).
Prosecutorial Reform Index (PRI)
- Prosecutorial Reform Index for Kyrgyzstan (March 2007) | also available in Russian and Kyrgyz.
MACEDONIA
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Macedonia, Volume II (November 2003)
- Judicial Reform Index for Macedonia, Volume I (March 2002)
Legal Profession Reform Index (LPRI)
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Macedonia (June 2004) | also available in Macedonian
The ICCPR Legal Implementation Index
Other Publications
MOLDOVA
CEDAW Assessment Tool
- CEDAW Assessment Tool Report for Moldova (August 2006) | also available in Romanian
Human Trafficking Assessment Tool (HTAT)
- Human Trafficking Assessment Tool for Moldova (May 2005) | also available in Romanian
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Moldova, Volume III (June 2009). Also available in Romanian
- Judicial Reform Index for Moldova, Volume II (January 2007). Also available in Romanian
- Judicial Reform Index for Moldova, Volume I (November 2002). Also available in Romanian
Legal Profession Reform Index (LPRI)
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Moldova, Volume II (April 2009). Also available in Romanian
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Moldova (April 2004). Also available in Romanian
Prosecutorial Reform Index
- Prosecutorial Reform Index for Moldova (June 2008). Also available in Romanian
Know Your Rights Brochures, Legal Guides and Manuals
Elections
- Know Your Rights Brochure on Elections, Romanian version (February 2009)
- Guide on Election Law for Judges (2005) | available in Romanian only
- Guide on Election Procedures for Election Officials (2005) | available in Romanian only
- Brochure: Voter Rights and Legal Remedies (November 2004) | also available in Romanian and Russian
- Practical Guide for Lawyers on Applying Election Law (2004) | available in Romanian and Russian
Inheritance
- Know Your Rights Brochure on Inheritance, Romanian version (March 2009)
- Brochure: Inheritance (March 2006) | available in Romanian and Russian
- Guide on Inheritance for Legal Professionals (December 2006) | available in Romanian only
Labor rights
- Brochure: Employees'’ Rights (2006) | available in Romania and Russian
- Brochure: Labor Rights (2004) | available in Romanian and Russian
Land issues
- Know Your Rights Brochure on Land Lease, Romanian version (March 2009)
- Brochure: Land Lease (April 2006) | available in Romanian and Russian
- Brochure: Lease in Agriculture (June 2003) | also available in Romanian
Legal Clinics Bulletins:
- Legal Clinic Bulletin 2007 | available in Romanian and Russian
- Legal Clinic Bulletin 2006 | available in Romanian only
Other Know Your Rights Brochures
- Human Trafficking as Seen by Children (March 2009)
- Brochure: Child Protection
- Brochure: Administrative Courts (January 2005) | also available in Romanian
- Brochure: Social Benefits-related Rights (2005) | available in Romanian only
- Brochure: Nominative Compensation (2003) | also available in Romanian
- Brochure: Savings Indexation (2003) | available in Romanian only
Other Publications
- Moldova Bar Association Organizational Assessment (September 2010). Also available in Romanian
- Recommendations to the Moldova Union of Lawyers Regarding Continuing Legal Education (September 2010). Also available in Romanian
- Recommendations to the National Institute of Justice Regarding Curriculum Development and Training Delivery (September 2010). Also available in Romanian
MONTENEGRO
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Montenegro (April 2002) | also available in Montenegrin
Legislative Assessment
ROMANIA
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Romania (May 2002) | also available in Romanian
Legislative Assessment
- Improving the Institutional Framework of Family and Civil Litigitation in Romania - Summary (September 2007) | also available in Romanian
- Improving Institutional Framework of Family Courts in Romania - Final Report (August 2007) | also available in Romanian
- The Romanian Framework on Illicit Enrichment (July 2007). Also available in Romanian
- Issues of Practice for Search and Arrest Warrants (March 2007) | in Romanian only
- Domestic Violence in Romania: the Law, the Court system - Final report. (April 2007) | also in Romanian
- Domestic Violence in Romania: the Law, the Court system - Interim report (February 2007) | also in Romanian
- Romanian Draft Law on Domestic Violence (July 2006) | in Romanian only
- Code of Ethics for Magistrates: Theoretical and Practical Aspects (July 2005) | also in Romanian
- Code of Ethics for Court Clerks: Innovation and Challenge in the Romanian Judicial System (July 2005) | also available in Romanian
Other Publications
- Report - Seminar on High Level Corruption and Judicial Sanctions (November 2007). Also available in Romanian
- List of Attendees - Seminar on High Level Corruption and Judicial Sanctions (November 2007). Also available in Romanian
- Report on the Romanian Framework on Illicit Enrichment - by Prof. Guillermo Jorge (Only in Romanian)
- Report on Romania’s Progress on Accompanying Measures Following Accession (June 2007). Also available in Romanian
- Practical Aspects of the Arrest and Search Warrant Procedures as regulated by the Romanian Code of Criminal Procedures. Colloquium, Constanta, June 2007. (in English only)
- Advisory Memorandum to the Superior Council of the Magistracy on the Protection of Judges and Prosecutors from Unwarranted Attacks (May 2006) | also available in Romanian
- Advisory Memorandum to the Superior Council of the Magistracy on a Proposal for Establishing Disciplinary Guidelines (May 2006) | also available in Romanian
- Advisory Memorandum to the Superior Council of the Magistracy Regarding How to Handle Ethical Violations (May 2006) | also available in Romanian
- Access to Public Interest Information under Law 544/2001 (July 2005) | read the full report or a brief version in Romanian
- Fighting Corruption - a Priority of the Reform Program (July 2004) | also available in Romanian
- Issues of Practice for Search and Arrest Warrants (March 2007) | in Romanian only
- The Third Sector Pilot Court. Final Report (April 2004) | also available in Romanian
RUSSIA
CEDAW Assessment Tool
CEDAW Assessment Tool Report for Russia (February 2006) | also available in Russia
Manuals
- Anti-Corruption Course for Schoolchildren (2010) | in Russian only
- S. Arya Advocate’s Way (2010) | in Russian only
- Interactive Methods for CLE (2009) | in Russian only
- Professional Ethics of Advocates (2009) | in Russian only
- International Standards and Criminal Justice Manual (2007) | available in Russian only
- Social advocates training manual: experience and methodological recommendations (2004) | available in Russian only
Gender Justice Program: Know your rights pamphlets
- Discrimination (January 2006) | available in Russian only
- Domestic violence (2005) | available in Russian only
- Human trafficking against women (2005) | available in Russian only
- Labor rights (2005) | available in Russian only
- Sexual harassment (2005) | available in Russian only
- Safety plan for domestic violence victims (2005) | available in Russian only
- Family Law (2005) | available in Russian only
- Sexual Violence (2005) | available in Russian only
SERBIA
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Serbia Volume II ( September 2005) | also available in Serbian
- Update to the Serbia JRI (December 2003)
- Judicial Reform Index for Serbia, Volume I (February 2002) | also available in Serbian
The CEDAW Assessment Tool
Legislative Assessment
- Serbia Law on Free Access to Information of Public Importance: Analysis of the Law and Its Implementation in Practice (June 2007) | also available in Serbian
- Comparative Overview of the Basic Principles Related to the Judiciary (February 2007) | also available in Serbian
- Comparative Overview of Basic Principles on the Position of the Prosecution Service (February 2007) | also available in Serbian
- The Constitutional Position on the Judiciary (January 2005)
- Family Violence Survey - Misdemeanor Proceedings (2004) | also available in Serbian
- Domestic Violence Survey (2003)
Other Publications
SLOVAKIA
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
TAJIKISTAN
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Tajikistan (December 2008). Also available in Russian
Legal Profession Reform Index (LPRI)
- Legal Profession Reform Index for Tajikistan (September 2005) | also available in Russian.
Legislative Assessment
TURKMENISTAN
- Social Advocates Training Manual (July 2007) | available in Russian only
UKRAINE
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Ukraine, Volume II (December 2005) | also available in Ukrainian
- Judicial Reform Index for Ukraine, Volume I (May 2002) | also available in Ukrainian
Legislative Assessments
- Analysis of the Draft Laws of Ukraine On the Bar (September 2007) | also available in Ukrainian
- Analysis of the Draft Law on Legal Aid (April 2004)
- Analysis of the Draft Law on Anti-Corruption (August 2004)
Other Publications
- Application of Bail as Preventive Measure During Investigation and Trial: Guidelines. (2007) | available in Ukrainian only
- Pilot Pre-Trial Detention Project Final Report and Recommendations (February 2007) | also available in Ukrainian
- Pilot Pre-Trail Detention Project Brochure – What You Should Know about Bail (October 2006) | also available in Ukrainian
- Law Enforcement Brochure – Appeal of Decrees and Decisions of Law Enforcement and Judicial Bodies (2007) | available in Ukrainian only
- Rule of Law Brochure – Pensions Provisioning for Citizens: Issues of Calculation and Documentation Concerning Pensions for Kyiv. (2007) | available in Ukrainian only
- Rule of Law Brochure – Pensions Provisioning for Citizens: Issues of Calculation and Documentation Concerning Pensions for the use in the regions of Ukraine. (2007) | available in Ukrainian only
- Rule of Law Booklets (2007): 1) Complaint Mechanisms on Unlawful Activities of the Law Enforcement Bodies, on Housing and Pensions Issues. | available in Ukrainian only
Articles
UZBEKISTAN
Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
- Judicial Reform Index for Uzbekistan (May 2002) | also available in Uzbek and Russian
Report
Region-wide Publications
Latin America and Caribbean Publications
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BELIZE
- Prosecutorial Reform Index for Belize (March 2011)
- Assessment of Juvenile Justice in Belize (November 2010)
ECUADOR
Practical Guides
- Tool-Kit to Combat Trafficking in Persons in Ecuador (in Spanish)
- El Contrainterrogatorio y el Código de Procedimiento Penal del Ecuador (2000)
MEXICO
- Mexico Human Trafficking Assessment Tool (August 2009) | also available in Spanish
- Principios De La Mediacion (Spanish)
NICARAGUA
Middle East and North Africa Publications
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ALGERIA
Legislative Assessment
Report
IRAQ
Judicial Reform Index
- Judicial Reform Index for Iraq - Kurdistan Supplement (October 2006)
- Judicial Reform Index for Iraq (July 2006)
Research Paper
- Update to the Status of Women in Iraq: An Assessment of Iraq's De Jure and De Facto Compliance with International Legal Standards (December 2006) | also available in Arabic
- The Status of Women in Iraq: An Assessment of Iraq's De Jure and De Facto Compliance with International Legal Standards (July 2005) | also available in Arabic
