Please join us for the launch of Effective Criminal Defense in Latin America, the result of two years of groundbreaking comparative research into the rights and treatment of criminal suspects in six Latin American countries.
With data from Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, Peru, Colombia, and Argentina, this report examines not only how defense rights are framed in domestic legislation and whether standards set by the Inter-American system are met, but also how these rights are implemented in practice. The survey approaches the issue from the perspective of the suspect, examining access to effective criminal defense, and whether structures and systems exist to enable suspects to effectively exercise these rights.
This assessment comes after two decades of dramatic change in criminal procedures across Latin America; in many countries the process of reform continues. Effective Criminal Defense in Latin America provides an opportunity to take stock of what is working, and what is not. This event will explore the key findings and recommendations of the research though a panel discussion with the authors.
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