Today the UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Prof. Margaret Satterthwaite, published on X following post:
“On January 11, 2020, judges from all over Europe joined Polish judges and citizens in Warsaw at the “1000 Robes March“, a unique event held in the name of judicial independence.
It was the greatest demonstration of judges in contemporary Europe, with more than 30 000 people, including hundreds of judges from 22 European countries marching in solidarity with their Polish colleagues. But attacks on the independence of the judiciary have been sweeping the globe, taking varied forms ranging from the capture of courts to direct attacks and interference against justice operators. For these reasons, I endorse the International Association of Judges’ call to name January 11th the “International Day of Judicial Independence” in remembrance of the “1000 Robes March” and to honor judges who bravely defend the rule of law worldwide.“
The IAJ Presidency Committee and Secretariat-General express their deep satisfaction on this important endorsement, which will surely help IAJ’s initiative and call to name January 11th the “International Day of Judicial Independence” in remembrance of the “1000 Robes March” and to honor judges who bravely defend the rule of law worldwide. Prof. Satterthwaite will be as well IAJ’s guest at the annual meeting in Cape Town, on 18-22 October, 2024.
