International Commission of Jurists
Honduras: Financial independence of the judiciary

Honduras: Financial independence of the judiciary

Apr 10, 2015

The State must provide adequate resources to enable the judiciary as an institution to perform its functions properly.{{1}} The remuneration and pensions of judges must be secured by law at an adequate level that is consistent with their status and is sufficient to...
Honduras: Financial independence of the judiciary

Honduras: Appointment and promotion of judges; Security of tenure

Apr 10, 2015

Judges should be appointed through an open process on the basis of prescribed criteria based on merit and integrity, and without discrimination.{{1}}  Only “individuals of integrity and ability with appropriate training or qualifications in law” should be eligible for...
Honduras: Financial independence of the judiciary

Honduras: Judges

Apr 10, 2015

Individual judges and the judiciary as a whole must be independent and impartial.{{1}} The requirement that courts and other tribunals be effective, independent and impartial “is an absolute right that is not subject to any exception.”{{2}}  Any body (including...
Honduras: Financial independence of the judiciary

Honduras: Court structure

Apr 10, 2015

There are three levels of ordinary courts in Honduras: the Supreme Court of Justice; the Courts of Appeal; and the Courts of first instance (Juzgados de Letras). The Supreme Court is located in the capital Tegucigalpa and has three chambers: civil, criminal, and...
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