Swaziland: Financial independence of the judiciary

Swaziland: Financial independence of the judiciary

At the institutional level, international standards make clear that it is the duty of the State to provide adequate resources to enable the judiciary to properly perform its functions.{{1}} As a safeguard of judicial independence, the courts’ budget shall be prepared...
Swaziland: Financial independence of the judiciary

Swaziland: Access to the legal profession

Every person who has the necessary qualifications and integrity should be allowed to practice as a lawyer. No discrimination is permitted on grounds of race, colour, sex, ethnic origin, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth,...
Swaziland: Financial independence of the judiciary

Swaziland: Accountability of the prosecutorial services

Like all members of the legal profession, prosecutors must carry out their roles with integrity and in accordance with the law and in a manner that is consistent with human rights and established standards of prosecutorial conduct. And like other legal professionals...
Swaziland: Financial independence of the judiciary

Swaziland: Court structure

Swaziland operates a dual legal system. It has two distinct court systems: traditional courts (known as Swazi National Courts) and common law courts. The court system includes the Supreme Court, a High Court, and “such specialised, subordinate and Swazi courts or...
Swaziland: Financial independence of the judiciary

Swaziland: Lawyers’ freedom of association and expression

Like other citizens, lawyers are entitled to enjoyment of their rights to freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly. These fundamental freedoms acquire specific importance in the case of persons involved in the administration of justice.  The UN Basic...
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