COSTA RICA
CONFIDENTIAL
Report by HM Embassy, San Jose
Right No.
(i)
There is no imprisonment without trial. All charges are heard before a court within 24 hours.
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(ii)
Torture is not used.
(iii)
Slavery does not exist.
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(iv)
Full freedom of expression is permitted, and used.
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(v)
Law officers are elected by the Supreme Court who, in turn, are elected by Congress. The judiciary is completely independent.
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(vi)
There are no restrictions on trade union freedom.
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(vii)
There are no restrictions on emigration.
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