Implementation of Commitments
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ity, local and central government and parliamentary structures, the judiciary, ombudsman institutions and civil society. Will facilitate exchanges of best practices and experience between participating States in this regard. Will continue to develop projects to
solidify democratic institutions, civil society and good governance.
(…)
Strengthening national anti-terrorism legislation: (…)
18. ODIHR: Will, on request by interested participating States and where appropriate,
offer technical assistance/advice on the implementation of international anti-terrorism
conventions and protocols as well as on the compliance of this legislation with international standards, in accordance with Permanent Council decisions, and will seek cooperation with other organizations, especially the UNODCCP, to this end. Will consider facilitating contacts between national experts to promote exchange of information and best practices on counter-terrorism legislation.
(…)
Supporting law enforcement and fighting organized crime: (…)
22. ODIHR: Will provide continued advice to participating States, at their request,
on strengthening domestic legal frameworks and institutions that uphold the rule of
law, such as law enforcement agencies, the judiciary and the prosecuting authorities,
bar associations and defence attorneys. Will expand its efforts to combat trafficking in
human beings and to support victims of trafficking. Will, where appropriate, support
prison reform and improvements in criminal procedure.
B. The High Commissioner on National Minorities
Helsinki 1992 (Decisions: II. CSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities)
(1) The participating States decide to establish a High Commissioner on National
Minorities.
Mandate
(2) The High Commissioner will act under the aegis of the CSO and will thus be an
instrument of conflict prevention at the earliest possible stage.
(3) The High Commissioner will provide “early warning” and, as appropriate, “early
action” at the earliest possible stage in regard to tensions involving national minority
issues which have not yet developed beyond an early warning stage, but, in the judgement of the High Commissioner, have the potential to develop into a conflict within the
CSCE area, affecting peace, stability or relations between participating States, requiring
the attention of and action by the Council or the CSO.
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