South Sudan: Appointment and promotion of judges; Security of tenure

South Sudan: Appointment and promotion of judges; Security of tenure

To safeguard the independence of the judiciary and the rights to equality before the law and equal access to the profession, international standards clarify that judges should be appointed though an open process on the basis of prescribed criteria that are based on...
South Sudan: Appointment and promotion of judges; Security of tenure

South Sudan: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

As with judges, a code of professional conduct for lawyers is an essential tool for the maintenance of the integrity of the profession and, consequently, the quality of access to justice in a country. The UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers state that “[c]odes...
South Sudan: Appointment and promotion of judges; Security of tenure

South Sudan: The prosecutor’s career

Persons selected as prosecutors must be individuals of integrity and ability, with appropriate training and qualifications.{{1}} Accordingly, States must ensure that selection criteria embody safeguards against appointments based on partiality or prejudice, and that...
South Sudan: Appointment and promotion of judges; Security of tenure

South Sudan: Prosecutors

Prosecutors play a crucial role in the administration of justice, which they must fulfil fairly, consistently and expeditiously in accordance with the law. International standards underscore that they must respect and protect human dignity and uphold human...
South Sudan: Appointment and promotion of judges; Security of tenure

South Sudan: Lawyers

Lawyers fulfil an essential function in protecting human rights and ensuring the fair and effective administration of justice. An independent legal profession is one of the pillars upon which respect for human rights and the rule of law rests. UN Basic Principles on...
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