Open Society Justice Initiative: Inter-American Court of Human Rights Highlights Importance of Prosecutorial Independence in Judgment on Martinez Esquivia Vs. Colombia
December 17, 2020
December 17, 2020
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- The Open Society Justice Initiative issued the following news release:
In a press release, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has announced a judgment in favor of fired Colombian deputy prosecutor Yenina Esther Martinez Esquivia, finding that Colombia violated her fundamental rights when she was dismissed from her position. The court ruled that her removal violated the guarantee of stable tenure that protects the ability of prosecutors to act independently . . .
In a press release, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has announced a judgment in favor of fired Colombian deputy prosecutor Yenina Esther Martinez Esquivia, finding that Colombia violated her fundamental rights when she was dismissed from her position. The court ruled that her removal violated the guarantee of stable tenure that protects the ability of prosecutors to act independently . . .