Local statement on human rights – 15 December 2016

As a follow-up to the Experts' Meeting on human rights between the European Union, the United Nations, OSCE and the Council of Europe on the one part and the Republic of Moldova on the other on 12 December 2016, and in the context of the recent International Human Rights Day, the Heads of Mission of the European Union resident in Chişinău wish to recall the universal and European standards of democracy and human rights which the Republic of Moldova has committed to, on the 15 December 2016.

The Heads of Mission wished to draw attention to the importance of using law enforcement and the judiciary impartially.
The Heads of Mission also underlined the importance of the right to a fair trial, which reflects the fundamental principle of the Rule of Law and includes proper access to entitled legal assistance and relevant documentation, as well as the presumption of innocence.

ESO: Background information: Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the European Union on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/declaration-by-the-high-representative-federica-mogherini-on-behalf-of-the-european-union-on-human-rights-day-10-december-2016/

ESO: Background information: Council conclusions on the Republic of Moldova http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-conclusions-on-the-republic-of-moldova/

ESO: Background information: Website: Eastern Partnership http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-eastern-partnership/

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