Civil and political rights, including the questions of (a) Torture and detention (b) Disappearances and summary executions (c) Freedom of expression (d) Independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity (e) Religious intolerance (f) States of emergency (g) Conscientious objection to military service.

(d) Independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity

(e) Independence of the judiciary, administration of justice, impunity

According to the Constitutions in BiH, judicial authority is independent and autonomous from the executive and legislative authorities.

I. INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY

The legal system is firmly based on the rule of law and a Judiciary, which is independent of the executive authorities and the legislature.

Legal assistance services should not be incorporated in the formal judicial apparatus but be independent from judicial control.

Under the Transitional Constitution, the Judicial Service Commission oversees the administration of justice, guarantees the independence of the judiciary, and serves as the highest disciplinary authority.

Subject matter Independence of the judiciary Practising lawyers appointed as substitute judges

Subject matter Independence of the judiciary

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There are various ways in which the lack of independence of the judiciary has been demonstrated this year.

4.3 The State party adds that the Sri Lankan Constitution provides for an independent judiciary.

It also provides support for the implementation of children s rights and the independence of the judiciary.

The judiciary is a separate body from the Government, and its members are not elected but appointed on the advice of the Chief Justice.

(a) Developing a competent, independent and impartial judiciary and accountable government institutions

(c) quot La justicia como garante de los derechos humanos la independencia del juez quot (Justice as a warrant for human rights the independence of the judiciary)

(a) Impair the effect of the provisions of the Constitution or Fundamental Law or the legislation governing the appointment, mandate and privileges and immunities of the members of the judiciary or the independence and impartiality of the judiciary.

The independence of the judiciary is protected by the Australian Constitution and is staunchly defended.

and administration of justice

(19) The Committee remains concerned that the independence of the judiciary is not fully guaranteed.

Commentators often suggest that any lack of independence whether actual or perceived  would be removed with the establishment of an independent legal aid authority. But this view is flawed. As the LASC's consultants acknowledged

The independent expert encourages the Burundian authorities to press ahead with the establishment of the institutions provided for by the Arusha Agreement, especially those relating to human rights, in particular the establishment of transitional justice mechanisms and an independent national human rights institution.

Such a programme should be developed in consultation with the judiciary, so that any implications for the independence of the judiciary and undue influence of the executive are avoided.

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, the legislature was separate and independent from the judiciary power, thus, the judiciary had not the right to review legislation adopted by the legislative power.

Our Administration will guarantee and promote the functioning of a credible and independent judiciary.

Recognizing further that an independent and impartial judiciary and an independent legal profession are essential prerequisites for good governance and the protection of human rights,

Decides to continue its consideration of the question at its sixty second session under the same agenda item.

of the Judiciary in the LAWASIA region

(c) To fulfil its obligations to restore the independence of the judiciary and due process of law, and to take further steps to reform the system of administration of justice

(e) To fulfil its obligations to restore the independence of the judiciary and due process of law, and to take further steps to reform the system of the administration of justice

On a positive note, the court budget for 2004 2005 is separated from the budget of the Minister of Justice, to reinforce the independence of judiciary.

In his view, quot the recourse procedures included in national legislations should be left to independent judicial or non judicial bodies quot .

As for judicial authority, article 75 of the Constitution stipulates that judicial authority is exercised independently of the legislature and executive.

Notwithstanding the constitutional provisions on the independence of the judiciary, its perception among the population at large is that of a partial, ethnically biased and politically dependent judiciary.

D. Rule of law, independence of the judiciary

In view of the need for independence of the judiciary, this evaluation process must be transparent and fair.

Recalling further that the International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and reaffirming its authority and independence,

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Such institutions had to enshrine due process, the independence of the judiciary and an effective and impartial police and prison system.

The Government further refers to the independence of the Judiciary which ensures protection of a person apos s constitutional guarantees.

(d) Reform of the Judicial Service Commission, as the highest disciplinary body of the magistracy, so as to ensure its independence and that of the judicial system as a whole

Recalling further that the International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and reaffirming its authority and independence,

Recalling further that the International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and reaffirming its authority and independence,

Recalling also that the International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and reaffirming its authority and independence,