Promote the implementation of constitutional rights and freedoms by the judicial system

Tunisia

  • Objective: To contribute to the rise of a political commitment and action for the implementation of the Constitution and the harmonisation of the criminal legal framework with its provisions.
  • Specific objectives :
    • To introduce the constitutional gains in terms of rights and freedoms into the Tunisian judicial system
    • Harmonise the legal framework with constitutional and international standards
    • To train public actors (legislators, government, magistrates), lawyers and key civil society actors on constitutional rights issues 
  • Expected results:
    • To document, analyse and disclose to the general public the violations suffered by Tunisian citizens in the penal chain
    • To equip civil society organisations with the expertise, skills and resources to jointly defend institutional and legislative reforms and achievements
  • Partners :
    • The Kawakibi Democratic Transition Centre
    • Association for the defence of individual liberties
  • Duration: 2 years (October 2021 > September 2023)