Guatemala: Protocol for the Investigation of Crimes Committed Against Human Rights Defenders

Americas, Guatemala

On the 4th of May 2018, the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Guatemala approved the Protocol for the Investigation of Crimes Committed against Human Rights Defenders. It was developed by the Unit for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, Guatemala (UDEFEGUA) and the Centre for Justice and International Law (CEJIL).

The aim of the document is to provide due diligence standards for the investigation, prosecution and criminal proceedings following crimes committed against human rights defenders in Guatemala.

Download the original publication here in Spanish (Ministerio Público).

Guatemala

Americas

2018

Declaration, resolution or formal report

National authorities and institutions

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