Friday, May 3, 2013

UN rights expert urges Argentina to ensure independence of judiciary

[JURIST] The UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers urged [press release] Argentina Tuesday to ensure the Judicial Council's independence by reconsidering two draft bills that were approved last week. The two bills reform the Judicial Council and regulate precautionary measures. One bill alters the council candidacy requirements and reduces the majority number requirements for decisions. Elections are held by direct popular vote, and judges can be removed without the option of appeal. UN expert Gabriela Knaul...

Source: http://jurist.org/paperchase/2013/05/un-rights-expert-urges-argentina-to-ensure-independence-of-judiciary.php

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