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Independence of the judiciary as a challenge to democracy, human rights and rule of law

Independence of the judiciary as a challenge to democracy, human rights and rule of law

May 17, 2011 | Events

The ICJ and the Southern African Chief Justices’ Forum (SACJF) will be hosting the 2nd Judges’ Summer Colloquium on ‘Independence of the Judiciary as a Challenge to Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law’.

The event, to take place in Livingstone (Zambia), from 19 – 21 May, 2011 will provide space for a critical review of the current state of judicial independence in the East and Southern Africa region, by the Chief Justices from the judiciaries within the region, Judges from Zambia, and stakeholders from continental and regional institutions including the ICJ, OSISA, IAWJ, SADC LA, UN agencies, NGOs and academic institutions. Over 60 participants from national, regional and international institutions are expected to attend

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Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/ZMB/CO/3, 9 August 2007: Zambia

Aug 9, 2007

24. The Committee notes with concern that the Penal Code criminalizes same-sex sexual activities between consenting adults. (arts 17 and 26). The State party should repeal such provision of the Penal Code. Link to full text of the report: Concluding...
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