Contents

Preface

1. Guidelines on the death penalty

I. Introduction II. Operational paper General demarches Individual cases Human rights reporting Possible results of EU interventions: other initiatives III. Minimum standards paper

2.Guidelines on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

I. Purpose II. Introduction III. Operational guidelines Monitoring and reporting Assessment EU actions in relations with third countries A) To achieve these objectives, the EU will take, inter alia, the following actions: Political dialogue Démarches Bilateral and multilateral co-operation B) In its actions against torture the EU will urge third countries to take, inter alia, the following measures: Prohibit and condemn torture and ill-treatment Adhere to international norms and procedur...

3.Guidelines on human rights dialogues

1. Introduction 2. Current situation 3. Basic principles 4. Objectives of human rights dialogues 5. Issues covered in human rights dialogues 6. Procedure for the initiation of human rights dialogues 7. Practical arrangements for human rights dialogues 8. Consistency between Member States' bilateral dialogues and EU dialogues 9. Consistency between human rights dialogues and EU Resolutions to the UNGA and the CHR 10. Assessing human rights dialogues 11. Managing human rights dialogues 12. The ...

4. Guidelines on children and armed conflict

I. Children and armed conflict II. Purpose III. Principles IV. Guidelines A. Monitoring and reporting B. Assessment and recommendations for action C. EU tools for action in relations with third countries V. Implemention and follow-up Annex I EU Actions in the field of Children and Armed Conflict (INDICATIVE) CFSP Instruments Crisis management (ESDP) Community instruments (development co-operation, trade, humanitarian assistance) Action in Multilateral Fora European Parliament Annex II Relevan...

5. Guidelines on human rights defenders

I. Purpose II. Definition III. Introduction IV. Operational guidelines Monitoring, reporting and assessment Role of EU Missions in supporting and protecting human rights defenders Promotion of respect for human rights defenders in relations with third countries and in multilateral fora Support for Special Procedures of the UN Commission on Human Rights, including the Special Representative on Human Rights Defenders Practical supports for Human Rights Defenders including through Development Po...