“OSCE and Council of Europe should strengthen co-operation to increase human rights protection”
[02/02/12
15:00] “The Council of Europe, the OSCE and other
international actors need to further co-operate to counter
negative developments in relation to human rights issues” said
today Commissioner Hammarberg addressing the Permanent Council
of the OSCE.
Commissioner
Hammarberg said that the priorities of the Council of Europe and
the OSCE, especially in the human dimension, are similar,
despite the differences in the two organizations’ mandates. He
mentioned the importance of taking good account of human rights
aspects of addressing protracted conflicts in Europe and said
that the Council of Europe stands ready to co-operate with the
OSCE on this. (more)
The right to conscientious objection to military service should be guaranteed in all parts of Europe [02/02/12
14:30] People should not be imprisoned when their religious or other convictions prevent them from doing military service. Instead they should be offered a genuinely civilian alternative. This is now the established European standard, respected in most countries – but there are some unfortunate exceptions.
The right to conscientious objection has been endorsed by the Council of Europe ever since 1967 when a first
Resolution on the topic was adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly. The recognition of this right later became a requirement for states seeking accession to the organisation.
(more)
The report identifies fields in which stronger political action is required. One concern is the justice system which is dysfunctional in several member states. “Corruption, political interference and lack of resources erode the independence and credibility of the judiciary. Strengthening the rule of law is essential to rebuild public confidence in the justice system.”
(more)
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[02/02/12
15:00] “The Council of Europe, the OSCE and other
international actors need to further co-operate to counter
negative developments in relation to human rights issues” said
today Commissioner Hammarberg addressing the Permanent Council
of the OSCE.
[02/02/12
14:30] People should not be imprisoned when their religious or other convictions prevent them from doing military service. Instead they should be offered a genuinely civilian alternative. This is now the established European standard, respected in most countries – but there are some unfortunate exceptions.
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06/02/12 - Seminar on "Roma in Europe" organised by the
Swedish delegation to the OSCE (Stockholm)
