Good practices in the protection of human rights defenders 2016, para. 113c
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[The Special Rapporteur recommends that States:] Develop a mechanism to investigate complaints of threats or violations against defenders in a prompt and effective manner, and initiate appropriate disciplinary, civil and criminal proceedings against perpetrators as part of systemic measures to prevent impunity for such acts;
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
Activists
Year
2016
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Human Rights Defenders, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/31/55, para. 113c.