OEA/Ser.L/V/II.77
doc. 18 rev.1
8 May, 1990
Original:  Spanish

REPORT ON THE SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN HAITI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   

 

GENERAL BACKGROUND

 

CHAPTER I. POLITICAL RIGHTS

 

          1.          The juridical framework and the Commission's doctrine

          2.          Background of the haitian situation                    

          3.          Structure of the State and posts to be filled in the elections

          4.          The Elections

          5.          The Electoral Council

          6.          The Electoral Law

          7.          Organization of the electoral process

          8.          General conditions for the electoral process

          9.          The Upcoming elections and the Duvalierist groups

          10.         Conclusions

 

CHAPTER II.  RIGHT TO LIFE AND HUMANE TREATMENT

 

          1.          Applicable laws

          2.          Background

          3.          Violations of the right to life

          4.          Violations of the right to humane treatment

          5.          Conclusions

 

CHAPTER III.          RIGHT TO LIBERTY AND TO JUDICIAL GUARANTEES

 

1.          Legal Rules

2.          Situation during the Avril Government

3.          Arbitrary detentions

4.          Situation since the beginning of President Ertha  
             Pascal-Trouillot's Provisional Government

5.          Harassment of human rights groups

6.          Conclusions

 

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS  

 

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