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Thailand - ICJ regional ASEAN colloquium reaffirms independence of judges and lawyers

Independence of Judges & Lawyers
19th August 2008

ICJ regional ASEAN colloquium reaffirms independence of judges and lawyers "Ensuring independence and accountability of judges, lawyers and prosecutors is of fundamental importance in strengthening justice and the rule of law in the ASEAN region. The ICJ is delighted to host this high-level regional event in cooperation with the Office of the President of the Supreme Court of Thailand", said Roger Normand, ICJ Asia-Pacific Director.

The high-level panel members exchanged views and comparative national experience on the application of international principles. The panel included judges from the Supreme Court and Administrative Court of Thailand, the Supreme Courts of the Philippines and Lao PDR, and representatives of the Office of the Attorney-General of Thailand and Lawyers Council of Thailand. The proceedings were observed by over 70 Thai judges, legal academics and other representatives of the Thai legal community.

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Leaders of military coup must immediately restore rule of law

THE ICJ CALLS ON THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY AND TO COMMUTE THE EXECUTIONS OF THE DEATH SENTENCES IMPOSED BY MILITARY COURTS

UN Rights Chief: Pillay's nomination must boost UN efforts to protect human rights, including in times of conflict, and tackle impunity

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Uganda - Attacks on Justice 2005 - Uganda

Independence of Judges & Lawyers
15th August 2008

The administration of justice lacks both human and financial resources to enable it to function properly. The judiciary is generally independent, although it is constantly subjected to attacks from the executive. In addition, corruption within the judiciary is rampant and widespread and damages its public perception. In an effort to combat this, accountability mechanisms have been set up to enhance judicial integrity. Advocates' freedom of expression has been restricted and access to justice remains limited. Counter-terrorism legislation has undermined respect for the right to a fair trial.

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Attacks on Justice 2005 - Swaziland

Attacks on Justice 2005 - Serbia and Montenegro

Attacks on Justice 2005 - Papua New Guinea

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Universal Periodic Review of Poland: ICJ urges complete response to questions on secret detentions and on renditions of terrorism suspects

Administration of Justice Impunity & Reparations United Nations
18th April 2008

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), together with its Polish section, today urged the Government of Poland to respond fully to concerns about the adequacy of its investigations into allegations of CIA-run secret detention centres in Poland and renditions of terrorism suspects, following the review of Poland's human rights record at the first session of the UN Human Rights Council's Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).

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