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	*1991 Constitution (amended by 2001 referendum)<ref>https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/29413/YEM29413%20(2001%20amendment).pdf</ref>		*1991 Constitution (amended by 2001 referendum)<ref>https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/29413/YEM29413%20(2001%20amendment).pdf</ref>

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	<br>The Council of Ministers, based on the recommendations of the Minister of Justice shall issue procedural rules for the regulation of the provision of defense lawyers for the poor and misfortunate.		<br>The Council of Ministers, based on the recommendations of the Minister of Justice shall issue procedural rules for the regulation of the provision of defense lawyers for the poor and misfortunate.
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	==~~Source~~ of Defendants Rights==		==Sources of Defendants Rights==

	<u>NATIONAL SOURCES OF DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS</u>		<u>NATIONAL SOURCES OF DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS</u>

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	<br><br>The present Republic of Yemen came into being in May 1990, when the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) merged with the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen). By stipulation of the unification agreement, Sanaa, formerly the capital of North Yemen, functions as the political capital of the country, while Aden, formerly the capital of South Yemen, functions as the economic centre.		<br><br>The present Republic of Yemen came into being in May 1990, when the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) merged with the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen). By stipulation of the unification agreement, Sanaa, formerly the capital of North Yemen, functions as the political capital of the country, while Aden, formerly the capital of South Yemen, functions as the economic centre.
	<br>The two components of Yemen underwent strikingly different histories: whereas North Yemen never experienced any period of colonial administration at the hands of a European power, South Yemen was a part of the British Empire from 1839 to 1967. The contemporary borders are largely a product of the foreign policy goals and actions of Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and Saudi Arabia.		<br>The two components of Yemen underwent strikingly different histories: whereas North Yemen never experienced any period of colonial administration at the hands of a European power, South Yemen was a part of the British Empire from 1839 to 1967. The contemporary borders are largely a product of the foreign policy goals and actions of Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and Saudi Arabia.
	~~<br><br>Post-unification Yemen has been burdened by economic hardship. Divisions based on religion, tribalism, and geography continue to play an important role in Yemeni politics.~~
	<br><br>'''Quick Facts:'''		<br><br>'''Quick Facts:'''
	<li>Head Of Government: Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak		<li>Head Of Government: Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak

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	<br><br>The present Republic of Yemen came into being in May 1990, when the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) merged with the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen). By stipulation of the unification agreement, Sanaa, formerly the capital of North Yemen, functions as the political capital of the country, while Aden, formerly the capital of South Yemen, functions as the economic centre.		<br><br>The present Republic of Yemen came into being in May 1990, when the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) merged with the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen). By stipulation of the unification agreement, Sanaa, formerly the capital of North Yemen, functions as the political capital of the country, while Aden, formerly the capital of South Yemen, functions as the economic centre.
	<br>The two components of Yemen underwent strikingly different histories: whereas North Yemen never experienced any period of colonial administration at the hands of a European power, South Yemen was a part of the British Empire from 1839 to 1967. The contemporary borders are largely a product of the foreign policy goals and actions of Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and Saudi Arabia.		<br>The two components of Yemen underwent strikingly different histories: whereas North Yemen never experienced any period of colonial administration at the hands of a European power, South Yemen was a part of the British Empire from 1839 to 1967. The contemporary borders are largely a product of the foreign policy goals and actions of Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and Saudi Arabia.
	<br><br>Post-unification Yemen has been burdened by ~~chronic corruption and~~ economic hardship. Divisions based on religion, tribalism, and geography continue to play an important role in Yemeni politics~~, sometimes leading to violence~~.		<br><br>Post-unification Yemen has been burdened by economic hardship. Divisions based on religion, tribalism, and geography continue to play an important role in Yemeni politics.
	<br><br>'''Quick Facts:'''		<br><br>'''Quick Facts:'''
	<li>Head Of Government: Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak		<li>Head Of Government: Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak

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	<br>The Constitution is supreme. The Constitution in force is the 1991 Constitution amended in 2001 via a public Referendum (see point 1(d)).		<br>The Constitution is supreme. The Constitution in force is the 1991 Constitution amended in 2001 via a public Referendum (see point 1(d)).
	<br>Within Yemeni law textual ambiguities and omissions exist, which leaves room for other (informal) norms to 'intrude'. The rule of law is highly geographically dependent. Arbitrary arrests and abuse of power by law enforcement officials occur across the country, with extra-judicial detention centres being reported in Houthi territory. In much of rural Yemen customary tribal law is resorted to, with cases settled by tribal elites.		<br>Within Yemeni law textual ambiguities and omissions exist, which leaves room for other (informal) norms to 'intrude'. The rule of law is highly geographically dependent. Arbitrary arrests and abuse of power by law enforcement officials occur across the country, with extra-judicial detention centres being reported in Houthi territory. In much of rural Yemen customary tribal law is resorted to, with cases settled by tribal elites.
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	==Legal Aid==		==Legal Aid==
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	<li>'''Art 9(1) CCP:''' The right of defense is guaranteed, and the accused is entitled to carry on his own defense, as well as he is entitled to be assisted by a representative to defend him, in any of the stages of the procedures of handling criminal cases, including the investigation period. <br>The government must provide for the poor a defense lawyer from the accredited lawyers.		<li>'''Art 9(1) CCP:''' The right of defense is guaranteed, and the accused is entitled to carry on his own defense, as well as he is entitled to be assisted by a representative to defend him, in any of the stages of the procedures of handling criminal cases, including the investigation period. <br>The government must provide for the poor a defense lawyer from the accredited lawyers.
	<br>The Council of Ministers, based on the recommendations of the Minister of Justice shall issue procedural rules for the regulation of the provision of defense lawyers for the poor and misfortunate.		<br>The Council of Ministers, based on the recommendations of the Minister of Justice shall issue procedural rules for the regulation of the provision of defense lawyers for the poor and misfortunate.
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	<li><u>Art. 404 CCP: Correction of material errors in Court rulings.</u>		<li><u>Art. 404 CCP: Correction of material errors in Court rulings.</u>

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	==Pre-Trial Procedure==		==Pre-Trial Procedure==
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	<li><u>Supreme Court Review:</u> The Supreme Court serves as the highest appellate body, reviewing appeals on legal or procedural grounds (Art 233 CCP).		<li><u>Supreme Court Review:</u> The Supreme Court serves as the highest appellate body, reviewing appeals on legal or procedural grounds (Art 233 CCP).

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	==Rights in Prison==		==Rights in Prison==

	'''Yemen’s Prison Authority Act and Prison Act (the laws)''' focuses on rehabilitating prisoners and preserving their rights and provide a strong basis for prison management; the laws’ key weakness is lack of implementation and enforcement. Specifically, the laws provide for classification of prisoners and staff to ensure appropriate security and accommodation for different groups of prisoners.		'''Yemen’s Prison Authority Act and Prison Act (the laws)''' focuses on rehabilitating prisoners and preserving their rights and provide a strong basis for prison management; the laws’ key weakness is lack of implementation and enforcement. Specifically, the laws provide for classification of prisoners and staff to ensure appropriate security and accommodation for different groups of prisoners.

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	==Resources==		==Resources==

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	==Court Procedures==		==Court Procedures==

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+<li><u>Art 80  CCP</u>: The detaining officer may enter the house of the person being arrested in order to search for him; he may enter the residence of another person if there is strong evidence that the suspect is hiding there;[...] if the homeowner refuses or resists, the detaining officer may enter the house by force within the limitations set out in the previous article.

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	<td>'''Right to a Fair Trial'''</td>		<td>'''Right to a Fair Trial'''</td>
	<td><p><~~mark~~>~~Independence of the Judiciary~~: ~~</mark></p>~~		<td><u>INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY</u>:
	<li>'''Art. 149 Yemen Constitution'''		<li>'''Art. 149 Yemen Constitution'''
	The Judiciary authority is an autonomous authority in its judicial, financial and administrative aspects and the General Prosecution is one of its sub-bodies. (…) The judges are independent and not subject to any authority, except the law. No other body may interfere in any way in the affairs and procedures of justice. Such interference shall be considered a crime that must be punished by law (…).		The Judiciary authority is an autonomous authority in its judicial, financial and administrative aspects and the General Prosecution is one of its sub-bodies. (…) The judges are independent and not subject to any authority, except the law. No other body may interfere in any way in the affairs and procedures of justice. Such interference shall be considered a crime that must be punished by law (…).

	<br><br>~~Right to a public trial~~:		<br><br><u>RIGHT TO A PUBLIC TRIAL</u>:
	<li>'''Art. 154 Yemen Constitution'''		<li>'''Art. 154 Yemen Constitution'''
	Court sittings are open to the public unless a court determines, for reasons of security or general morals, to hold sessions behind closed doors. In all cases, verdicts are announced in an open session.		Court sittings are open to the public unless a court determines, for reasons of security or general morals, to hold sessions behind closed doors. In all cases, verdicts are announced in an open session.

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