Guidelines for Prosecutors on Cases of Crimes against Journalists

These guidelines aim to enhance the knowledge and capacities of prosecutors by providing insight on the conduct or supervision of investigations and advisory assistance to law enforcement agencies; identifying stages and determination for proceedings in cases of crimes against journalists, and preserving the integrity of evidence; emphasizing the importance of protecting journalistic sources; discussing the protection of victims, witnesses, immunities, and advantages for collaborating witnesses;  examining the issue of mutual legal assistance in criminal matter and extradition; recognizing the specificities of gender-based crimes and other forms of hate crimes on journalists, and analyzing post-conflict jurisdictions and transitional justice issues.

These guidelines aim to provide a deeper understanding of the theoretical frameworks underpinning the right to freedom of expression and the safety of journalists and the additional skills to put this theory into practice.