Jurists Protest Removal of Three Judges by Parliament
The ICJ has written to President Bakili Muluzi of the Republic of Malawi expressing grave concern about Parliament’s recommendation for removal of three high court judges, for alleged misconduct.
The ICJ has written to President Bakili Muluzi of the Republic of Malawi expressing grave concern about Parliament’s recommendation for removal of three high court judges, for alleged misconduct.
The ICJ condemns the murder of José María Lidón Corbi, Magistrate of the Court of Bilbao (Audencia de Bilbao), Spain.
The ICJ has noted the ruling of the Magistrates’ Court in Gibraltar dated 8 August with regard to proceedings involving Chief Justice, Derek Schofield. These proceedings were observed by the ICJ.
Communicated to the President Fernando de la Rúa, the memorandum concerns the right to truth and the jurisdiction of military tribunals to deal with cases of enforced disappearances committed by the military regime.
The ICJ applauds the courageous stance of Chief Justice Gubbay of Zimbabwe in continuing to preside over proceedings in the Supreme Court, despite pressure by the Government of Zimbabwe that he vacate his office by 28 February.