Administration of justice
With respect to human rights in the administration of justice, the Technical Cooperation Programme provides training courses for judges, lawyers, prose- cutors and penal institutions, as well as law enforcement officers. Such courses are intended to familiarize participants with international standards for human rights in the administration of justice; to facilitate examination of humane and effective techniques for the performance of penal and judicial functions in a democratic society; and to teach trainer participants to include this information in their own training activities. Topics offered in courses for judges, lawyers, magistrates and prosecutors include: international sources, systems and standards for human rights in the administration of justice; human rights during criminal investigations, arrest and pre-trial detention; the independence of judges and lawyers; elements of a fair trial; juvenile justice; protection of the rights of women in the administration of justice; and human rights in a declared state of emergency.
Similarly, the training courses for law enforcement officials cover a broad range of topics, including the following: international sources, systems and standards for human rights in the administration of  criminal justice; the