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Andrew Hughes (left) and Dmitry Titov

Top UN Rule of Law officials outline goals of new Office; highlight increased police role

2 October 2007
Bringing all aspects of United Nations support for rule of law – the police, the judiciary and corrections – under the authority of one office not only helps improve efficiency but also ties in with the world body’s longer term goal of building sustainability in a nation’s rule of law sector, the two senior UN officials responsible for this area said today.
Council President Amb. Jones Parry

Security Council says 'climate of impunity' must end in post-conflict nations

6 October 2004
Seeking to foster adherence to the rule of law in States either still facing or just emerging from conflict, the Security Council today stressed that such countries must make certain there is no "climate of impunity" for individuals who have committed human rights abuses.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan addresses UN Security Council meeting on Rule of Law and Transnational Justice in Conflict and Post-Conflict Societies.
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Annan says UN working on new tools to foster rule of law and transitional justice

6 October 2004
Law and Crime Prevention

The United Nations is working on developing "important new tools" to strengthen its support for the rule of law and transitional justice in States that are either still facing or just emerging from conflict, Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the Security Council today.

Annan addresses the General Assembly

Addressing UN Assembly, Annan urges nations to restore respect for rule of law

21 September 2004
Decrying what he described as “shameless” disregard for the rule of law around the globe, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today urged world leaders gathered at the General Assembly to do everything within their power to restore respect for the fundamental principles of law – in domestic affairs, as well as on the international arena.

There can be no amnesty for genocide and war crimes - Annan

12 August 2004
In helping war-torn societies re-establish the rule of law and come to terms with large-scale past abuses after conflict, the United Nations must reject any amnesty for genocide, war crimes or crimes against humanity, Secretary-General Kofi Annan says in a report made public today.