NEWS AND FACTS BY NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUDGES
The aim of this page is to spread information on initiatives and publications by IAJ Member Associations. Of course opinions and ideas expressed in linked documents do not necessarily reflect IAJ’s views, as they are issued by different organs and bodies.
Le but de cette page n’est que celui de diffuser des informations sur les initiatives et les publications des Associations Membres de l’UIM. Il est évident que les avis et les idées exprimés dans les documents auxquels on fait ici renvoi, étant issus d’organisations autres que l’UIM, ne reflètent nécessairement pas les opinions de celle-ci.
Azerbaijan
2024 – International Conference “LAW & CLIMATE” in Baku
In 2024, Azerbaijan was selected as the Presidency of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29). On the eve of this event, the Union of Judges of Azerbaijan, member of the International Association of Judges (IAJ), hosted an international conference on “Law and Climate” in Baku on 6 September 2024.
The conference aimed to bring together leading academics, legal professionals, and environmental experts to discuss the intersection of law and climate change. The objective was to explore legal frameworks, policies, and strategies that can effectively address the challenges posed by climate change and to foster international cooperation in this critical field.
IAJ President Mr. Duro Sessa and IAJ Secretary General Mr. Giacomo Oberto attended the event.
France
2019 – Ethical Code for Judges and Prosecutors Approved by the French High Council for the Judiciary
In 2019, the French High Council for the Judiciary published a new code of ethics for juges and prosecutors.
At page 17 of the appendix, you will find a reference to our Universal Charter, approved by the IAJ Central Council in Santiago de Chile in November 2017.
Probably it is the first time in an official document.
Presentation: http://www.conseil-superieur-magistrature.fr/actualites/publication-du-recueil-des-obligations-deontologiques-des-magistrats
Code of Ethics: http://www.conseil-superieur-magistrature.fr/sites/default/files/atoms/files/recueil_des_obligations_deontologiques_des_magistrats_0.pdf
2014 – The French Association celebrated its 40th Anniversary in Bordeaux. Ms. Virginie Duval elected new President
In 2014, during its congress in Bordeaux the Union Syndicale des Magistrats celebrated its 40thanniversary. Our colleague Ms. Virginie Duval was elected new President of the USM replacing IAJ Vice-President and EAJ President Mr. Christophe Régnard.
For more information here.
Brazil
2014 – International Seminar on the Subject of Corruption held by the Brazilian Association
On February 26th, 2014, an international seminar on the subject “Corruption and Rule of Law” was organised by the Brazilian Association of Judges.
More information on this event available at the following web site: http://www.amb.com.br/novo/?p=26552
Italy
2015 – 32nd National Congress of the Italian Association of Judges and Prosecutors in Bari
On 23rd – 25th October, 2015, in Bari (Italy) the Italian Association of Judges and Prosecutors held its 32ndNational Congress. Speeches and presentations are accessible (in Italian) at the following web site: http://www.associazionemagistrati.it/indice/1/area/4/gpl/50/tit/4/t/documenti-indice/relazioni-congresso.htm
In the framework of the Congress, IAJ’s First Vice President and EAJ President Christophe Régnard submitted a presentation on the issue of “Self-Government of Justice, High Council for the Judiciary and Judicial Independence.”
You can read the text of this presentation (in French) here.
2015 – The Italian Association publishes the English version of an article on the IAJ
In the last issue of the official review of the Associazione Nazionale Magistrati (Italian Association of Judges) our colleague Cristina Marzagalli published an article describing aims, organs and way of functioning of our Organization: click here to read the article (in Italian). Now the English version is available here.
2015 – The Italian Association publishes an article on the IAJ
In the last issue of the official review of the Associazione Nazionale Magistrati (Italian Association of Judges) our colleague Cristina Marzagalli published an article describing aims, organs and way of functioning of our Organization: click here to read the article (in Italian).
Newsletter of the “Associazione Nazionale Magistrati” – ANM
Read here the new revamped version of the newsletter of the Italian Association of Judges and Prosecutors, where you can find, among other things, an interesting debate on the electoral system of the High Council for the Judiciary (in Italian).
Australia
2015 – “Judicial Appointments: a Comparative Study” (by the Judicial Conference of Australia)
The Australian Association publishes a comprehensive and informative article on the issue of judicial appointments in Australia and other Common Law countries: clik here to read the article.
2015 – “Reformulating Reform: Courts and the Public Good” (by the Hon. T.F. Bathurst AC)
The Australian Association publishes an essay of the Hon. T.F. Bathurst AC, Chief Justice of New South Wales, on the following subject: “Reformulating Reform: Courts and the Public Good” (Opening of Law Term Address – Wednesday 4 Februrary 2015): clik here to read the essay.
Croatia
2014 – Association of Croatian Judges informs the IAJ on a Constitutional Motion concerning judicial salaries
The IAJ Secretariat-General receveid following information by the Croatian Association of Judges:
“Dear Colleagues,
I am glad to inform you that Constitutional Court of Republic of Croatia accepted as grounded a Motion submitted by Association of Croatian Judges and declared unconstitutional the provision in the Law on salaries of judges which established that Government has right, by its Regulation, to order what is the amount on which basis of salaries of judges is calculated. Constitutional court in reasoning for this decision is leaning on various international standards, among which CoE Recommendations, Opinion No. 1 of CCJE, and IAJ 1999. Taipei Declaration. All the best and have nice holidays,
Duro Sessa
Association of Croatian Judges”
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