A PREFACE BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL KEY FINDINGS OF THE REPORT GUIDE TO THE REPORT
PART I – DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 1 – EFFICIENT, IMPARTIAL AND INDEPENDENT JUDICIARIES
Introduction
Judicial independence
Judicial accountability
Efficiency of judicial systems
CHAPTER 2 – FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Introduction
Legal guarantees for freedom of expression
Safety of journalists and others who speak up
Independent and pluralistic media environment
Reliability and trust in information
CHAPTER 3 – FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY AND FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
Introduction
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of association
CHAPTER 4 – POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
Introduction
Functioning of democratic institutions
Democratic elections
Local and regional democracy
Good governance at all levels
CHAPTER 5 – INTEGRITY OF INSTITUTIONS
Introduction
Institutional integrity frameworks
Standards of conduct for public officials
Integrity, effectiveness and the impact of accountability and enforcement mechanisms
Criminal and non-criminal enforcement mechanisms
PART II – DEMOCRATIC ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER 6 – HUMAN DIGNITY
Introduction
Combating trafficking in human beings
Promoting and protecting women’s rights
Human rights and dignity of children
Social rights
Humane detention conditions
CHAPTER 7 – ANTI-DISCRIMINATION, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Introduction
Anti-discrimination
Diversity and inclusion
CHAPTER 8 – DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION
Introduction
Education for democracy
Youth for democracy
Culture and cultural heritage for democracy