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Nepal Bar Association (NBA) Interaction on Independence of Judiciary for Human Rights Speech delivered by Ms. Jyoti Sanghera, Head, OHCHR-Nepal Thursday, 26 May 2011
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This bulletin includes the speech delivered by Ms. Jyoti Sanghera, the head of OHCHR-Nepal regarding very important theme “Independence of Judiciary for Human Rights”, chosen by Nepal Bar Association.It is crystal clear that judicial Independence is a matter of human rights. Independent judiciary is a must for rule of law and effective protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms of the people.
Independence of judiciary has been recognized as an unchallengeable principle
globally. This principle received considerable elaboration in the UN Basic Principleson the Independence of the Judiciary (1985), which urges the States to ensure institutional as well as functional independence of judiciary.n addition to constitutionally guaranteeing structural and functional independence of the judiciary in line with international standards and principles, it is also important to address some associated issues.

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UNOHCHR ,   (2011 )
Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster in English
Keywords:
JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE,ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE,JUSTICE,HUMAN RIGHTS, INDEPENDENCE, LAW,RULE OF LAW,CONSTITUTIONAL LAW,INTERNATIONAL LAW, PEACE,CIVIL SOCIETY,FUNDS,CRIME
Thematic Group:
 UNOHCHR : UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Thesaurus:
01.07.00  -  General And National Law
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