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20 total results foundAuthor: United Nations Children's Fund Title: Assessment of Juvenile Justice Reform Achievements in Albania Summary: A comprehensive system of juvenile justice does not exist in Albania. There is no juvenile justice law, and accused juveniles are prosecuted under special chapters of the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. Although there is no specialized juvenile court, specialized judges and prosecutors have been appointed recently, in six courts. There are no detention nor correctional facilities exclusively for juveniles. Male juvenile offenders are confined in special sections of pretrial detention facilities and the special section of a prison; adolescent girls are detained and serve sentences in facilities for women. Juveniles under age 14 may not be prosecuted for any crime or offence, and those over age 16 may be prosecuted for any offence; those aged 14 or 15 may be prosecuted only for crimes. The maximum sentence that may be imposed on convicted juveniles is twelve years and six months. There are no closed educational facilities – and indeed, no rehabilitation programmes of any kind – for children under age 14 involved in criminal activity. The number of offences committed by children and juveniles in the most recent year for which data are available is 949, of which 253 were committed by children under age 14.10 The number of juveniles sentenced in that year, 2006, was 268. The number of juveniles deprived of liberty is small: at the time of the assessment mission, there were 13 serving sentences and 59 in detention awaiting trial or the outcome of an appeal. In 2001, UNICEF supported the establishment of an interministerial working group on juvenile justice and in 2004 it supported the preparation of a situation analysis by an international consultant. This report presents an analysis on progress to date and makes recommendations for continued progress in developing a policy on juvenile justice. Details: Geneva: UNICEF, 2009. 48p. Source: Internet Resource Year: 2009 Country: Azerbaijan Keywords: Juvenile Justice Reform Shelf Number: 119432 |
Author: Hancilova, Blanka Title: Labour Exploitation and Trafficking in Azerbaijan: An Exploratory Overview, June 2008 Summary: The report explores the issues of labour exploitation and forced labour of Azerbaijanis abroad and of foreigners in Azerbaijan. It documents in more detail than it was done so far that next to women and children, also men are potentially vulnerable to exploitation and that exploitation takes place not only in commercial sex but in many other sectors of the economy. Details: Vienna: International Centre for Migration Policy Development, 2010?. 42p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed October 20, 2010 at: http://www.anti-trafficking.net/fileadmin/ICMPD-Website/Other/2009_AZ_research_FINAL_for_PRINT2.pdf Year: 2010 Country: Azerbaijan Keywords: Forced Labor Shelf Number: 12004 |
Author: Guliyeva, Nargiz Title: What are Determinants of the Level of Juvenile Recidivism in the Azerbaijan Republic? Summary: Eventually, all former prisoners return to society. The most sensitive question is: “Will they be able to successfully integrate into it or not?” Unfortunately, in most cases the answer is negative; sooner or later they end up back in jail. The issue becomes more dramatic when it concerns juvenile offenders who were sentenced between the ages of 13-17. Most adult criminals begin their criminal careers as juveniles, and although the amount of juvenile crimes has annually decreased in Azerbaijan, half of those who are already in prison have committed multiple crimes. There are many reasons for juvenile recidivism. The most common set of problems which constricts the ability of released juveniles to start a new and successful life includes: uselessness in the society, limited job perspectives, homelessness, deteriorating health, and psychological problems. This paper is based upon several primary assumptions that reflect current research in the field of juvenile recidivism. The main purposes are to investigate the reasons behind and suggest possible solutions for juvenile recidivism in Azerbaijan. Data was collected from: A founding text on criminology which gives a general picture of juvenile psychology and actions; various researches which reflect foreign experience on this issue; reports from local NGOs and the office of UNICEF in Azerbaijan which provide precise descriptive and statistical information on the juvenile justice system; data from the State Statistical Committee of the Azerbaijan Republic; interviews with the people who work on the issue of children’s rights in Azerbaijan. The results of this research propose recommendations to reduce the rate of juvenile recidivism in Azerbaijan. Details: Baku, Azerbaijan; Khazar University, 2011. 21p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 16, 2013 at: http://dspace.khazar.org/jspui/bitstream/123456789/1965/1/juvenile%20recidivism.pdf Year: 2011 Country: Azerbaijan Keywords: Juvenile Justice Systems Shelf Number: 128357 |
Author: Human Rights Watch Title: Harassed, Imprisoned, Exiled: Azerbaijan's Continuing Crackdown on Government Critics, Lawyers, and Civil Society Summary: The Azerbaijani authorities are waging a vicious crackdown on critics and dissenting voices. The space for independent activism, critical journalism, and opposition political activity has been virtually extinguished by the arrests and convictions of many activists, human rights defenders, and journalists, as well as by laws and regulations restricting independent groups' activities and ability to secure funding. Independent civil society in Azerbaijan is struggling to survive. "Harassed, Imprisoned, Exiled" is based on more than 90 interviews and documents the government's concerted efforts to paralyze civil society and punish those who criticize or challenge the government. Although in early 2016 the government released several wrongly imprisoned activists, many remain behind bars and the authorities have arrested others to prevent them from carrying out their legitimate work. None of those released had their convictions lifted, several face travel restrictions, others left the country fearing further politically motivated prosecution, or had to halt their work because of almost insurmountable bureaucratic hurdles to access funding. The report calls on the Azerbaijani government to immediately and unconditionally release those held on politically motivated charges, end harassment and threats against civil society and media, and ensure the civil society groups can operate without undue hindrance, including by repealing restrictions on access to non-state sources of funding, including foreign grants. It calls on Azerbaijan's international partners to set clear benchmarks for human rights improvements and impose concrete policy consequences should those requirements not be met. Details: New York: HRW, 2016. 82p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed October 20, 2016 at: https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/report_pdf/azerbaijan1016_web.pdf Year: 2016 Country: Azerbaijan Keywords: Freedom of Expression Shelf Number: 140809 |
Author: McAdam, Marika Title: Needs Assessment: Counter-trafficking response in the Republic of Azerbaijan Summary: Over the last half decade, IOM has implemented many counter-trafficking actions in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Although there have been major improvements in efforts to combat trafficking in human beings (THB) within these countries, as the modes of operation of traffickers continue to evolve, States need to ensure that interventions continue to address the needs of victims on the ground while at the same time focusing on targeted capacity-building of law enforcement. This is particularly true in light of recently identified global trends, including the increased incidents of trafficking for the purposes of labour exploitation, the recognized under-identification of male victims and an observed rise in the number of children identified as victims. Therefore, at the end of 2015, IOM undertook a project funded by the IOM Development Fund to improve planned THB interventions in the countries in the South Caucasus by making available a comprehensive assessment of the overall THB situation in each country. The assessment was done for these specific purposes: (1) to collect and synthesize stakeholder views of the current human trafficking landscape and responses thereto in the region; (2) to identify stakeholders' perspectives on the trafficking situation and trends, as well as the gaps in relation to identification and referral, assistance and protection, and prevention and cooperation; and (3) to arrive at key conclusions and offer recommendations on how to strengthen existing responses, correct inappropriate processes, and address gaps at the domestic and, to the extent possible, regional levels. In order to produce these reports, a researcher was hired to develop a counter-trafficking needs assessment tool in line with international standards to serve as a basis for a needs assessment of existing State and non-government organization counter-trafficking mechanisms in each country. The research methodology included a desk review, stakeholder survey, in-person interviews conducted in each country and a national validation workshop for each country. As a result of this initiative, three separate national country reports for Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan were produced in June 2016. The findings within each report are broken down into the following categories: (a) national THB trends; (b) identification and referral; (c) assistance and protection; (d) investigation and prosecution; (e) prevention; (f) and coordination and cooperation. Findings were based on indicators developed as a part of the tool. Each report additionally contains recommendations to address gaps within each listed category, which stakeholders are invited to consider in their future efforts to combat THB in their respective countries. Details: Baku, Azerbaijan: International Organization for Migration, 2017. 92p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed February 1, 2017 at: https://publications.iom.int/fr/system/files/pdf/counter_trafficking_azerbaijan_en.pdf Year: 2017 Country: Azerbaijan Keywords: Child Trafficking Shelf Number: 140781 |
Author: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Title: Anti-trafficking response in Republic of Azerbaijan: assistance and services available to victims of trafficking and forced labour. Needs Assessment Report Summary: The Office's assessment includes the review and analysis of the assistance and services available to victims of trafficking and forced labour in Azerbaijan, with the objectives of identifying gaps and obstacles preventing provision of effective assistance to victims, and of seeking opportunities for improving these aspects of assistance. The review of legislation and practices included housing, social, medical, psychosocial, legal, physical safety and protection, and reintegration assistance services available in Baku, the capital city of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Details: Baku: OSCE Office in Baku, 2012. 52. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed February 3, 2017 at: http://www.osce.org/baku/105274?download=true Year: 2012 Country: Azerbaijan Keywords: Forced Labor Shelf Number: 146274 |