• • Considers states’ records in implementing such standards, as well as litigation experiences, with a particular focus on best practices; and Sets out in detail the measures which can be taken to tackle the issue of delays more effectively at the various stages of proceedings. The Report draws on case studies and interviews provided by a number of REDRESS’ partner organisations in Peru, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Uganda. It also draws on the findings of REDRESS’ extensive comparative research over the years, complemented by a review of the jurisprudence and practice of international human rights treaty bodies on the subject. The full citation of cases, UN documents and other relevant sources used in this Report can be found in the annexed bibliography. REDRESS is extremely grateful to all those who contributed in the research of this Report by sharing information and insights, in particular Basil Fernando, Asian Commission for Human Rights; Juliet Nakyanzi, Foundation for Human Rights Initiative, Uganda; Anton Ryjoy, Nizhny Novgorod Committee against Torture; Hayley Reyna Hidalgo and Victor Alvarez, Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos, Peru; Professor Mohamed Ibrahim Khalil and Professor Farouk Mohamed Ibrahim El Nur, Sudan, and to Tom Siebertz and Anatoly Vlasov for their invaluable research assistance. The Report was written by Lutz Oette and edited by Carla Ferstman. 4