2008 EMHRN Reports on Justice
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The Initiatives in the Field of Judicial Reform in the Euro-Mediterranean Region

AUDIO: Interview with the author S. LEWIS-ANTHONY 

Independence and Impartiality of the Judiciary- Morocco

AUDIO: Interview with the author, A. NOUAYDI (In French)

 

Independence and Impartiality of the Judiciary - Jordan

AUDIO: Interview with the author, Z. AL MAJALI (In Arabic)

Independence and Impartiality of the Judiciary - Tunisia

Author:
Ayachi HAMMAMI

The Challenge of Justice

Being one of the main institutions of the Rule of Law, Justice is both to ensure the legal security of the people as well as the respect of all their rights and fundamental liberties. Independence and impartiality institutions of law  are key elements in the development of democracy, the Rule of Law, a general human rights culture and good governance. Action in the field of Justice, including the promotion of an independent and impartial judiciary, is thus a strategic priority of the EMHRN.
Justice Working Group

The South Mediterranean countries suffer from deficits in the judiciary systems. In most cases, the judiciaries do not assume their role according to the principles of the Rule of Law; they are institutionally allied to the political power in place whilst playing a complimentary role to the police in repressing rights and fundamental freedoms. For these reasons and as part of its activities, the Network has established a thematic working group devoted to the field of justice in the Euromed Region. Read more...
Justice Themes

The concept of Justice includes a wide range of issues such as the independence of the judiciary and of the judges themselves; rules regarding fair trial; access to justice; torture and death penalty, etc. These subjects are fields of their own to which is linked a distinct body of knowledge. Read more...
Justice Resources

Beyond the work of the Network, numerous activities are initiated within the field of Justice, respectively at international, regional and national level. These include multilateral and bilateral agreements, research, publications and websites. Read more...