The final report of the International Judges' Mission to Guatemala is now available.The document analyzes the election of the Attorney General and judicial independence in the country, and highlights concerns…
The German Judges Association (DRB) awarded its Human Rights Prize to Miguel Ángel Gálvez of Guatemala. The award was presented during the opening event of the German Judges and Prosecutors’…
The International Association of Judges (IAJ/UIM) expresses its deep concern regarding the criminal proceedings against Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association, in view of the hearing scheduled…
From 23 to 27 March 2026, an International Mission of Judges visited Guatemala. For more information see the previous news on our website: https://www.iaj-uim.org/iuw/iaj-visit-in-guatemala/ The mission's press release is available…
In 2026, Guatemala faces a pivotal moment for its democratic legal system, with the election of three key institutions, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, the Constitutional Court and the Prosecutor General,…
A constitutional referendum on the reform of the judicial system was held in Italy on 22 and 23 March 2026. Its purpose was to amend the part of the Constitution…
The IAJ mourns the passing of Mr. Ernst Markel, a highly respected Austrian judge whose dedication to justice and integrity left a lasting mark on colleagues around the world.On March…
The Trump administration revoked the U.S. visa of Costa Rican judge, Fernando Cruz, reportedly linked to his rulings in favor of migrant rights. Cruz said he received no formal notification…
The IAJ expresses serious concern over the ongoing criminal proceedings against Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges’ Association (AMT) and stresses that leaders of judicial associations must be able…
On February 28th, Mr. Van Osch (delegate of the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Rechtspraak and IAJ representative at the HccH) gave an extensive interview to the Dutch national radio.The discussion began…
The European Court of Human Rights has delivered on 5 February 2026 its judgment in Morawiec v. Poland (application no. 46238/20), concerning proceedings before the Disciplinary Chamber of the Polish…
The International Association of Judges (IAJ) has been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.The nomination was submitted by Mr. Even H. Eriksen, Member of the Norwegian Parliament. It recognizes…
On January 30, 2026, an online meeting took place with the UN Special Rapporteur, Prof. Margaret Satterthwaite.As part of the preparation for her next thematic report on judicial appointments, the…
Following the IAJ Presidency Committee's declaration on Tunisia and the IAJ President's letter on the proceedings brought against the President of the Tunisian Magistrates’ Association, Judge Anas Hmedi, also the…
The President of the International Association of Judges (IAJ), Judge Walter Barone, and the President of the Ibero-American Group (IBA), Judge Adriana Orocú, participated in the opening ceremony of the…