The present report of the Special Rapporteur for the independence of judges and lawyers contains eight chapters dealing with his terms of reference, methods of work, the activities undertaken during the year, some theoretical issues, professional standards, some judicial decisions reflecting the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, situations in 41 countries or territories, and his conclusions and recommendations. The Special Rapporteur refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to interference with the performance of the functions of lawyers and elections for the Administrative Council of the Bar Association.
The present report of the Special Rapporteur for the independence of judges and lawyers contains eight chapters dealing with his terms of reference, methods of work, the activities undertaken during the year, some theoretical issues, professional standards, some judicial decisions reflecting the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, situations in 41 countries or territories, and his conclusions and recommendations. The Special Rapporteur refers to the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers with regard to interference with the performance of the functions of lawyers and elections for the Administrative Council of the Bar Association.
