Meeting of the IBA Group of the IAJ in San José (Costa Rica)
On 12 April, 2023, in San José (Costa Rica) the mid-year meeting of the Ibero American Group of the IAJ started. In attendance were 15 member associations from Latin American…
Meeting of the CEPEJ Network of Pilot Courts in Lublin (Poland)
On 30th March 2023 the CEPEJ Network of Pilot Courts of the Council of Europe met in Lublin (Poland) to discuss issues pertaining to judicial efficiency and judicial time management.…
Proposition to name January 11th “International Day of Judicial Independence – 1000 Robes March”
On March 27th, a letter was addressed to the attention of the Secretary General of UN, Mr. Guterres and in copy to the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Prof. Margaret…
Statement by the Caribbean Association of Women Judges
On March 10th 2023, the Caribbean Association of Women Judges (CAWJ) released a Statement in commemoration of the International Day of Women Judges. Statement
ANAO Statement on Sri Lanka
Today, the Asian, North American, Australian and Oceanian Group (ANAO), regional group of the International Association of Judges (IAJ) issued a statement about developments in Sri Lanka affecting the independence of…
Next IBA group meeting
From 12 to 14 of April, the IBA group, Regional group of the IAJ, will held its meeting in San José, Costa Rica.The meeting is organised by the “Asociación Costarricense de la Judicatura”, member…
EAJ letter on Montenegro: response from the European Commission
On 18th December 2022, the European Association of Judges (EAJ) expresses its concerns about the recent Montenegrin Law on Pension and Disability Insurance and its current implementation.Here the letter sent to the attention of Ms.…
Bamako declaration on the situation of the Judiciary in Tunisia
On 22nd of February, 2023, the African Group of the IAJ, during its meeting in Bamako (Mali), issued an important declaration on the situation of the Judiciary in Tunisia. Declaration…
EAJ Board statement on the situation in Israel
Today, the EAJ Board, President Mr. Duro Sessa and Vice-presidents Ms. Sabine Matejka and Mr. Mikael Sjöberg, signed a statement on the recent legislative activities in Israel aim to interfere seriously in the position of the judiciary. Statement
Meeting of the African Group in Bamako (Mali)
On 21st February 2023 the opening ceremony of the mid-year meeting of the African Group of the IAJ took place in Bamako (Mali) under the organisation of the Malian Association.…
Meeting with the Chief Justice of Nigeria
On February 17th, 2023, the IAJ President Mr. José Igreja Matos and the Secretary-General Mr. Giacomo Oberto had a “Zoom” online meeting with the Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Hon.…
Judiciary in Israel: What’s the matter of the protests?
On Wednesday, 15 February 2023, at 12.00 MET (GMT +1), a lunch-talk on the Judicial reform intended by the Israeli government will be held on the zoom platform.Zoom link: https://ejustiz.zoom.us/j/5991194972Ms. Shanee…
Launch of the 2023 edition of the Council of Europe’s “Crystal Scales of Justice” Prize
The CEPEJ launches the 12th edition of the Crystal Scales of Justice Prize of the Council of Europe. It is an opportunity to highlight the innovative projects which have recently been set up concerning…
Letter from Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Ms. Marija Pejčinović Burić
On 26th January 2023, the Platform for Turkey, addressed a letter to the attention of the European Commission and European Council.Today, 7th February 2023, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Ms. Marija Pejčinović Burić sent a reply. Reply
Reply of Commissioner Reynders on the Statement on Poland
The European Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Reynders, sent a reply to the statement, signed by the 4 European Associations of Judges and Prosecutors, in support of Polish Judges. Reply Previous news