International Commission of Jurists
South Sudan: Legal tradition

South Sudan: Legal tradition

Jun 16, 2014

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

Jun 16, 2014

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

Russian Federation: International treaty status

Jun 16, 2014

[table] ,Ratification accession or succession International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 16 October 1973 Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1 October 1991 Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on...
South Sudan: Legal tradition

South Sudan: Financial independence of the judiciary

Jun 16, 2014

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...
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