Issued by
Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers
Published
17 June 2020
presented to
General Assembly at its 75th session
Issued by Special Procedures
Subject
Independence of judges and lawyers
Symbol Number
A/75/172
Summary
The report focuses on the disciplinary proceedings against judges for alleged misconduct in the exercise of their functions. It also covers “disguised” sanctions imposed on judges with the aim of intimidating, harassing or otherwise interfering with the professional activities of judges.
The report focuses on the disciplinary proceedings against judges for alleged misconduct in the exercise of their functions. It also covers “disguised” sanctions imposed on judges with the aim of intimidating, harassing or otherwise interfering with the professional activities of judges.
The Special Rapporteur prepared a questionnaire in order to elicit information on the legislation and practice existing at the national level on the disciplinary, civil and criminal liability of judges.
The questionnaire was available in English | Français | Español
The following States and non-State actors provided written contributions to the preparation of the report.
States
Judges’ associations
Civil society organizations
Intergovernmental organizations
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