Publications
CHRI submission to Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on the Draft RTI Bill
CHRI submission to Attorney General of Sri Lanka on the Draft RTI Bill
Guidebook for Prison Visitors English
Searching for a Lost Democracy: A Fact Finding Mission Report on the Maldives
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) undertook a fact-finding mission to the Maldives on November 22–26, 2015. The fact-finding was prompted by grave concerns regarding the protection of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in the Maldives.
Arrest Memos: A Study on Requirements and Compliance in Rajasthan and West Bengal
This study examines adherence to Section 41B(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 in the two states of Rajasthan and West Bengal. It explains the larger legal framework and provides an overview of police compliance, judicial scrutiny, and the availability and quality of procedural guidance issued by police departments on how best to comply with Section 41B(b).
Legal Aid for Prisoners : Status Report on Implementation of three schemes in Rajasthan
The report has been divided into three segments. The first segment, an executive summary, second the mandate and third the findings. The executive summary provides the backdrop on legal aid, the purpose and process of the report, the key findings of the study and the recommendations following thereof.