As we know, the justice system in Honduras is greatly challenged on several fronts, and a lot of the work that Canada does tries to strengthen the justice system.
A number of projects have taken place that train legal officials from judges to prosecutors to police to prison officials and so on, so as to increase their capacity to effectively fight crime and lack of security.
As this is being done, some of these initiatives, as we strengthen the capacity of local institutions, also can have a positive effect by way of greater protection of human rights, because human rights issues that arise in Honduras take place within a broader context of very weak institutions, including a very weak judicial system and a climate of impunity. As we build the capacity of the local institutions, we stand a better chance to not only fight crime but also to better protect human rights.
A lot of training has taken place with justice officials. We've also been providing some specialized equipment and providing training in investigative capacities for those in charge of the criminal justice system.
These are the types of activities, Mr. Chair, that have been conducted, on a fairly large scale.