
Swaziland : a deeply entrenched rule of law crisis
Threats to judicial independence, in violation of international human rights standards, are deeply rooted and routine in Swaziland, states the ICJ in a report released today.
Threats to judicial independence, in violation of international human rights standards, are deeply rooted and routine in Swaziland, states the ICJ in a report released today.
With the Legal System on the verge of collapse, King Mswati (photo) says that democracy is not good for his country.
An ICJ delegation will visit Swaziland from 12-20 January to gather information on the functioning of the judiciary and legal profession.
In an intervention addressed to His Majesty King Mswati III (photo), the ICJ requested that immediate measures be taken to restore the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law in Swaziland.