Diego García-Sayán appointed UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers

December 28, 2016

In December 2016, member of the Justice Leadership Group Diego García-Sayán was appointed United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers. As Special Rapporteur, he will be responsible for reporting on attacks on the independence of the judiciary, identifying improvements and making recommendations.

Justice Leader Willy Mutunga starring in VPRO documentary ‘JUSTICE FOR ALL’

December 22, 2016

A documentary was made about building rule of law, in which Willy Mutunga features in his capacity as Chief Justice of Kenya and as member of the Justice Leadership Group.

‘ON PROGRESSE’ – Justice Leadership in Tunisia

December 22, 2016

Sam Muller, CEO of HiiL and former Chairman of the Executive Board of the Justice Leadership Group, visited Tunisia earlier this year to meet with Judge Kalthoum Kennou, member of the Justice Leadership Group. In a column that was previously published by Slaw Online Legal Magazine (Canada) on July the 20th, 2016, he recounts the impression that Tunisia left on him – a country in progress, where inspiring leaders are at the forefront of change.

Justice Leadership Group meets to discuss challenges in the Arab World

October 03, 2016

In response to the major justice leadership challenges ahead in countries in the Arab world, such as Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen, the Justice Leadership Group held a Justice Dialogue in Amman, Jordan.