International Commission of Jurists' Declaration affirms essential role of Judges and Lawyers in times of Crisis

At its World Congress on 3 December, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) adopted the Declaration and Plan of Action on Upholding the Rule of Law and the Role of Judges and Lawyers in Times of Crisis. The Declaration reaffirms the essential role of judges and lawyers in safeguarding the Rule of Law and human rights during a range of crises, including public emergencies, armed conflict, political instability, terrorism and social, economic or financial upheaval. It sets out 13 fundamental principles, which reflect fundamental and well recognized Rule of Law and human rights standards, to be upheld by governments and the legal community in crisis situations. These include protection of the independence of judges and lawyers, and guarantees of fair administration of justice, including the right to a fair trial and effective remedy

The following documents are available:

ICJ Declaration and Plan of Action on Upholding the Rule of Law and the Role of Judges and Lawyers in Times of Crisis (PDF format)
Déclaration et Plan d'action de la CIJ sur le rôle des Juges et Avocats en temps de crise (PDF format)
Declaración y Plan de Acción de la CIJ sobre la Función de Jueces y Abogados en Tiempos de Crisis (PDF format)

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