Report
Linking National Legal Systems with the International Human Rights Framework: Lessons from the International Law Project in Lao PDR
United Nations Development Programme, Asia Pacific Regional Centre
2012
Abstract
This publication is an in-depth case study of the International Law Project (ILP) in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Its principal purpose is to enable the lessons learned from the ILP to become more broadly known to ensure more effective work for the promotion of rights and justice. The ILP is a UNDP project implemented by the Department of Treaties and Law in the Lao PDR's Ministry of Foreign Affairs through a project team located within the Ministry. The ILP seeks to strengthen the Lao PDR's engagement with and participation in the international legal system, particularly the international human rights system, through assisting treaty ratification and implementation. This includes compliance with reporting obligations and education and training in international law, particularly international human rights and humanitarian law. The project is now in its third phase, signifying a long term commitment to strengthening the Lao PDR's observance of international law. This review examines the project's achievements with a view to identifying those elements in the project that contribute to its effectiveness and could provide a basis for future learning, adaptation and application in the Lao PDR and elsewhere. It describes the project's successes and challenges and makes recommendations for its continued successful implementation. It also offers ten "lessons learned". These lessons can assist other states and other international agencies to develop and implement their own programs to strengthen observance of international law and engagement in the international legal system.
Details
- Title
- Linking National Legal Systems with the International Human Rights Framework: Lessons from the International Law Project in Lao PDR
- Authors
- Chris Sidoti (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publisher
- United Nations Development Programme, Asia Pacific Regional Centre
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450258102621
- Output Type
- Report
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