South Sudan: Constitutional structure

South Sudan: Constitutional structure

During the Interim Period prior to independence from 9 July 2005 to 9 July 2011, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement provided the basis for governance. During that time, two constitutions applied in South Sudan:{{1}} the Interim National Constitution, which applied and...
South Sudan: Constitutional structure

South Sudan: Court structure

Following the entry into force of the Transitional Constitution, The Transitional Constitution of South Sudan states that “the judiciary shall be independent of the executive and the legislature” and sets out safeguards for judicial independence.{{1}} The judiciary is...
South Sudan: Constitutional structure

South Sudan: Legal education

The availability and provision of quality legal education and continuing education is essential to ensuring that legal professionals are competent and able to play their essential role in contributing to ensuring respect for the rule of law, the protection and...
South Sudan: Constitutional structure

South Sudan: Non-interference with the work of individual lawyers

Lawyers, as set out in the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, shall at all times maintain the honour and dignity of their profession.{{1}} Their duties include advising clients on their rights and obligations and the working of the legal system insofar...
South Sudan: Constitutional structure

South Sudan: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

Prosecutors play a crucial role in the administration of justice, and respect for the rule of law requires a strong prosecutorial authority in charge of investigating and prosecuting criminal offences. Each prosecutor must be empowered to fulfil his or her...
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