Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Mr. Leandro Despouy (A/HRC/4/25)
ICJ concludes mission to assess developments related to reference against Chief Justice Chaudhry
The ICJ today concluded its mission to Pakistan to examine events and developments in Chaudhry case.
Pakistan: ICJ begins mission to assess developments related to reference against Chief Justice Chaudry
The ICJ high-level mission will last seven days and examine events and developments in the Chaudry case.
ICJ concerned over suspension of Chief Justice Chaudhry and the use of force against protesting lawyers
The ICJ today expressed its serious concerns about the unconstitutional suspension of the Chief Justice by the Government of Pakistan.
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