Sentences with phrase «rapporteur on the independence»

In May 2013, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers stated that «[t] he judiciary needs to be given adequate tools, in line with the principles enshrined in the Constitution, to function properly and with legal certainty.»

[28] The 2013 report of the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers noted that it is contrary to principles enshrined in the role of lawyers that licenses to practice law and disciplinary measure are in the control of the executive — in this case, the Attorney General's Office.

Here is an article on the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers urging Portuguese authorities to increase access to justice.

Respond favourably to the request of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers to conduct a country visit to Egypt and permit the visit, and