Statement on the Suspension of the Chief Justice of the Kingdom of Lesotho From Office
Statement on the Suspension of the Chief Justice of the Kingdom of Lesotho From Office 8 October 2018 The Southern African Chief Justice’s Forum has issued the enclosed statement on the Suspension of the Chief Justice of the Kingdom of Lesotho from Office. Click here
Lilongwe Principles highlighted in GJIN Newsletter
Lilongwe Principles highlighted in GJIN Newsletter 4 February 2020 The SACJF formally adopted the Lilongwe Principles for judicial selection and appointment in October 2018. Read about the Principles on page 8 of the Global Judicial Integrity Network’s latest newsletter. . Click here
UNODC Judicial Ethics Training Package
UNODC Judicial Ethics Training Package 1 April 2020 This activity is part of the Judicial Integrity pillar of the Global Programme for the Implementation of the Doha Declaration, which was adopted by the Thirteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in 2015. The Declaration reaffirms Member States’ commitment to: “Make every effort to […]
UNODC Library
UNODC Library 1 April 2020 To access the UNODC’s Library of Resources click here Click here
UNODC Network Knowledge Products
UNODC Network Knowledge Products 1 April 2020 Four knowledge products have been developed under the umbrella of the Network, namely: Non-binding Guidelines on the Use of Social Media by Judges; a Discussion Paper on the Role of Judicial Immunities in Safeguarding Judicial Integrity; a Guide on How to Develop Codes of Judicial Conduct; and a Paper on Gender-Related […]
Lilongwe Principles and Guidelines on the Selection and Appointment of Judicial Officers
Lilongwe Principles and Guidelines on the Selection and Appointment of Judicial Officers 1 April 2020 On 30 October 2018, the Lilongwe Principles and Guidelines on the Selection and Appointment of Judicial Officers was formally adopted by Southern African Chief Justice’s Forum (SACJF) at the SACJF’s annual general meeting and conference, held in Lilongwe. The Principles and […]
A Breath of Fresh Air as the Supreme Court of Malawi Breaks Rank with Its Own Precedent and Peers in Southern Africa: Part 1
A Breath of Fresh Air as the Supreme Court of Malawi Breaks Rank with Its Own Precedent and Peers in Southern Africa: Part 1 26 May 2020 Justice Mavedzenge, former DGRU researcher writes about the recent Malawi Supreme Court decision regarding the 2019 Elections for OpinioJuris. Judicial review is one of the mechanisms through which […]
Exit Statement of the SACJF Fact Finding Mission in Seychelles
Exit Statement of the SACJF Fact Finding Mission in Seychelles 8 June 2020 The SACJF issues the attached statement on exit from its fact-finding mission in the Seychelles. . Click here
Statement by Members of the Southern African Chief Justices’ Forum on Threats to Judicial Independence in Malawi and Steps Taken Against the Chief Justice of Malawi, Justice Andrew K. C. Nyirenda, SC
Statement by Members of the Southern African Chief Justices’ Forum on Threats to Judicial Independence in Malawi and Steps Taken Against the Chief Justice of Malawi, Justice Andrew K. C. Nyirenda, SC 15 June 2020 As leaders of the judiciaries in our respective countries and as members of the Southern African Chief Justices’ Forum (SACJF), […]
Southern African Chief Justices demand Muhara to withdraw “offensive notice”
Southern African Chief Justices demand Muhara to withdraw “offensive notice” 17 June 2020 The Southern African Chief Justices’ Forum (SACJF) has urged Chief Secretary to the Government Lloyd Muhara to withdraw the “offensive notice” placing Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda on forced leave. Click here