any decisions adopted by the Sub-Commission in this regard; -90-10. Recommends the following draft resolution to the Economic and Social Council for adoption: [For the text, see chap. I, sect. A, draft resolution II.] 48th meeting 2 March 1990 [Adopted without a vote. See chap. X.] 1990/33. Independence and impartiality of the judiciary, jurors and assessors and the independence of lawyers The Commission on Human Rights, Guided by the principles embodied in articles 7, 8, 10 and 11 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and articles 2, 14 and 26 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Recalling the adoption by the Economic and Social Council in its resolution 1989/60 of 24 May 1989 of the Procedures for Effective Implementation of the Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary, Recalling also its own resolution 1989/32 of 6 March 1989 in which it reguested the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities to consider effective means to monitor the implementation of the Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary and the protection of practising lawyers. Convinced that an independent and impartial judiciary is an essential prereguisite for ensuring that human righits are protected and that there shall be no discrimination in the administration of justice. Aware that adeguate protection of the human rights and fundamental freedoms to which all persons are entitled, be they economic, social and cultural, or civil and political, reguires that all persons have effective access to legal services provided by an independent legal profession. Disturbed at the continued harassment and persecution of judges and lawyers in many countries, 1. Calls upon Governments to respect the independence of the judiciary and ensure the protection of practising lawyers, prosecutors and judges against undue restrictions and pressures in the exercise of their functions;
**Analysis**
This text appears to be focused on the protection of human rights, specifically the independence of the judiciary and legal profession. It references international human rights documents and calls upon governments to respect the independence of the judiciary and protect lawyers and judges. This suggests that the category should be related to human rights or social issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights