ICJ concerned at constitutional crisis in Moldova
The ICJ today expressed concern at recent developments in Moldova, which are effectively paralyzing governance in the country. (more…)
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2018 Geneva Forum of Judges & Lawyers – indigenous & other traditional or customary justice systems in Asia
The ICJ convened the 9th annual “Geneva Forum” of Judges and Lawyers in Bangkok, Thailand, 13-14 December 2018, on the topic of indigenous and other traditional or customary justice systems in Asia. (more…)
Guatemala: ICJ Latin American Commissioners condemn attacks against judicial independence
“Judges from the High Risk Tribunals in Guatemala, including Ericka Aifán, Yassmín Barrios, Miguel Ángel Gálvez and Pablo Xitumul, are facing unjustified disciplinary hearings,” nine Latin American Commissioners from the ICJ, meeting in Bogotá on 24 June, stated today. (more…)
UNODC publishes global Declaration on Judicial Integrity
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) today published a Declaration on Judicial Integrity, adopted by Chief Justices and other judges and stakeholders at the launch of a new Global Judicial Integrity Network in Vienna. (more…)
Philippines: President Duterte’s attack on the Chief Justice is an attack on the rule of law
The ICJ today condemned a threatening statement made by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attacking Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno of the Philippines Supreme Court. (more…)
Zimbabwe: High Court judges Orientation Workshop
The ICJ and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Zimbabwe, are convening a three-day Orientation Workshop for newly appointed judges. (more…)