Further dismantling of rule of law: amended laws undermine civilian judiciary and consolidate military control
The ICJ today expressed deep concern at further assaults on the rule of law by the Government of Pakistan.
Suspension of constitution grave blow to rule of law: President urged to end attack on independence of judges and lawyers
The ICJ today condemned the suspension of the constitution in Pakistan, the summary dismissal of the Chief Justice (photo) and the arrest of leading lawyers, and expressed grave concern at this dismantling of the rule of law.
ICJ welcomes reinstatement of Chief Justice Chaudhry
The ICJ today welcomed the reinstatement of Chief Justice Chaudhry after a majority decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Mr. Leandro Despouy (A/HRC/4/25)
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