Constitution of 1979

Timeline Events 2

1. March 28, 1978

   International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights adopted by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

   The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UN, 1966) was approved in Peru by Decree Law 22129 dated March 28, 1978. This international instrument was subsequently ratified by Title VIII, General and Transitory Provision XVI of the Political Constitution of 1979. The Pact is one of the main …

   Perú Informe CVR, páginas 199-200

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2. Jan. 1, 1979

   Human Rights Violations During Preliminary Investigations

   The Constitution of 1979 and the Organic Law of the Public Ministry in Peru established that preliminary investigations were to be directed by police forces, with the Public Ministry's role limited to supervision. However, due to the lack of legal mechanisms for the Public Ministry to challenge police decisions, the …

   Peru página 258

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