Law and human rights - Our areas of expertise - British Council



	British Council Publication: The Structures, Administration and Conduct of Criminal Justice in England and Wales by Bruce Houlder A guide to the structure and agencies of the criminal justice system of England and Wales, including a critical overview of recent major changes.

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	Law and Human Rights

We advise, assist, and support the design, development and evaluation of law and human rights related activity. We research and maintain up-to-date information on new developments in policy-making, professional and academic research, and educational and professional training. We assist with projects at national and local level and maintain a network of leading contacts and partners. Our main goal is the attainment of the universal standards on human rights as laid down in the UN Delaration and the various human rights conventions.

We have specific expertise in legal and judicial reform, legal education and professional development, the role of national human rights institutions, civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights, the rights of women and children, the rights of minority groups, criminal justice sytems including police and prison reform, access to justice, citizenship education and human rights education.

Commonwealth National Human Rights
Commissions Project

We worked with National Human Rights Commissions in 17 countries across the Commonwealth to help them protect and promote human rights. Find out more

Gender Equality

We work with women and men globally to promote the status of women and their participation in the political, social, economic, cultural and legal structures in their countries. Find out more