Thread by @WCADP

What global instruments are in place to recognize and uphold the right to counsel in criminal proceedings? There are many - explore this thread to get to know some of them! #NoDeathPenalty

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) upholds various human rights, including the right to life, freedom or religion, speech, and assembly, among many others. It has 173 state parties. To read more: ohchr.org/en/professiona… #NoDeathPenalty

The Convention Against Torture (CAT) and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment has been ratified or acceded to by 170 member states. To read more: ohchr.org/en/professiona… #NoDeathPenalty

The Convention on the Rights of the Child aims to uphold the civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and health rights of children. It has been ratified or acceded to by over 196 member states. To read more: ohchr.org/en/professiona… #NoDeathPenalty

The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW) protects migrant workers and members of their families. It has 55 state parties. To read more: ohchr.org/EN/Professiona… #NoDeathPenalty

This year, we also mark the 30th anniversaries of the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers and the International Bar Association (IBA) Standards for the Independence of the Legal Profession. #NoDeathPenalty

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These two instruments are important in recognizing the principle of independence of the legal profession as an essential component of a democratic society and the rule of law. #NoDeathPenalty