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MEDEL fully subscribes to the statement of Jueces para la Democracia concerning Chilean Judge D. Daniel Urrutia Lebreaux

Having been informed by our member association Jueces para la Democracia of the situation involving the Chilean Judge D. Daniel Urrutia Lebreaux, the bureau...

Turkey: Democracy, Rule of Law and Independence of the Judiciary

On the last days, MEDEL got news from Turkey, which give rise to great concern about the stability of the democracy, the rule of...

Comunicado sobre la anulación de la condena al ex dictador de Guatemala Ríos Montt

En la lucha contra la impunidad es histórica la sentencia de 10 de mayo de 2013 dictada por un Tribunal guatemalteco al condenar por...

About The Cancellation Of The Sentence The Former Dictator Of Guatemala Rios Montt

May 10th, 2013 because of a ruling by a Guatemalan court to for the first time condemn a dictator in Latin America for genocide...

Nelson Mandela

"As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and...

5th world congress against the death penalty

The 5th World Congress Against the Death Penalty will take place in Madrid between 12-15 June 2013. During three days, united members of international civil...

Withdrawal of investigative powers of the prosecutors of Brazil

Meeting in Brasilia on the occasion of the International Seminar "The Role of Public Prosecution in the Criminal Investigation" conducted by the Attorney General's...

Human Rights Day, 10 December

Human Rights Day presents an opportunity, every year, to celebrate human rights, highlight a specific issue, and advocate for the full enjoyment of all...

Dec 9th : International Anti-corruption day

As the international community strives to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015 and forge an agenda for economic and social progress in...

Abolish the death penalty – It is a better word without it

Oct 10th: 10th World Day against the Death Penalty.  

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