Swaziland: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

Swaziland: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

As with judges, a code of professional conduct for lawyers is an essential tool for the maintenance of the integrity of the profession and, consequently, the quality of access to justice in a country. The UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers state that “[c]odes...
Swaziland: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

Swaziland: The role of lawyers

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,...
Swaziland: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

Swaziland: 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...
Swaziland: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

Swaziland: Accountability of the prosecutorial services

Like all members of the legal profession, prosecutors must carry out their roles with integrity and in accordance with the law and in a manner that is consistent with human rights and established standards of prosecutorial conduct. And like other legal professionals...
Swaziland: Integrity and accountability of the legal profession

Swaziland: The prosecutor’s career

Persons selected as prosecutors must be individuals of integrity and ability, with appropriate training and qualifications.{{1}} Accordingly, States must ensure that selection criteria embody safeguards against appointments based on partiality or prejudice, and that...
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