Early access to legal aid in criminal justice processes: A handbook for policymakers and practitioners

Cape, Ed

Abstract

This handbook was commissioned by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, offering practical advice and guidance on implementing, at the early stages of the criminal process, the UN Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems which were approved by the UN General Assembly in December 2012. It also includes training curricular for police officers and lawyers.

Citation

Cape, E. (2014). Early access to legal aid in criminal justice processes: A handbook for policymakers and practitioners

• Other Type: Manual / Guide
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2014
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: legal aid, suspects, criminal defence, police, principles and guidelines on access to legal aid, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Publisher URL: http://www.unodc.org/documents/justice-and-prison-reform/eBook-early_access_to_legal_aid.pdf
• Related Public URLs: http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/justice-and-prison-reform/tools.html?ref=menuside