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Rupert Colville, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
UN Photo

Spanish judge should not be prosecuted for doing his job, says UN rights office

10 February 2012
The United Nations human rights office today voiced concern at the trial of Judge Baltasar Garzón for probing alleged atrocities committed during Spain’s civil war, noting that the country is obliged under international law to investigate past serious human rights violations.

Climate of fear leads to impunity for criminals in Colombia, UN expert warns

17 December 2009
Despite important steps taken by the Colombian Government, a climate of fear pervades the country’s judicial system due to attacks and threats against the judiciary, victims and witnesses, a United Nations independent human rights expert warned today, calling for greater transparency, independence and more equal access to justice.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez addresses the UN General Assemly in 2001.
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Venezuelan leader violates independence of judiciary – UN rights experts

16 December 2009
Decrying what they termed “a blow by President Hugo Chávez to the independence of judges and lawyers in the country,” three independent United Nations human rights experts today called for the immediate release of a Venezuelan judge arrested after ordering the conditional release of a prisoner held for almost three years without trial.