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Colloquium in International and Comparative Law Role of International Lawyers in Promoting

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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Colloquium in International and Comparative Law Role of International Lawyers in Promoting

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  1. Colloquium in International and Comparative Law Role of International Lawyers in Promoting Democracy Assistance and Rule of Law February 21, 2013

  2. Andrew Solomon, BlueLaw International Rule of Law: State of the Field

  3. “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) Rule of Law Defined Andrew Solomon, BlueLaw International

  4. Andrew Solomon, BlueLaw International What is Technical Legal Assistance?

  5. 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 International Standards Toolkit Andrew Solomon, BlueLaw International

  6. Holistic and Integrated Approach Contextual/Responsive Assistance National Ownership and Sustainability Citizen Engagement/Participation Justice Strategies/Action Plans Managing for Results Donor Coordination Guiding Principles and Leading Practices Andrew Solomon, BlueLaw International

  7. “Strengthening legitimate institutions and governance to provide citizen security, justice, and jobs is crucial to break cycles of violence.” (2011 WDR) Rule of Law Nexus: Justice, Security, and Jobs

  8. ● 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 Andrew Solomon, BlueLaw International Resources and Networks

  9. Andrew SolomonDirector, Justice Sector Reform AdvisorSecurity & Justice Practice GroupBlueLaw International www.bluelawinternational.com ASOLOMON@BLUELAWINTERNATIONAL.COM WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/ANDREWSOLOMON @Legalista

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