South Sudan: Legal tradition

South Sudan: Legal tradition

The Republic of South Sudan has a pluralist legal regime that reflects the country’s turbulent history. The Transitional Constitution recognizes five sources of law: the Transitional Constitution itself; written law; customs and traditions of the people; the will of...
South Sudan: Legal tradition

South Sudan: The role of lawyers

An independent legal profession is one of the pillars upon which respect for human rights and the rule of law rests.{{1}} Lawyers have an essential function in protecting human rights and ensuring the fair and effective administration of justice. Among other things,...
South Sudan: Legal tradition

South Sudan: 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...
South Sudan: Legal tradition

South Sudan: 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,...
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