Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Dato' Param Cumaraswamy, submitted in accordance with Commission resolution 2001/39

The Special Rapporteur's 8th annual report to the Commission on Human Rights, including activities undertaken within the framework of his mandate in the past year; relevant theoretical issues such as judicial corruption, discriminatory practices, and terrorism; standards and guidelines for judges and lawyers; a summary of judicial decisions reflecting the independence and impartiality of the judiciary; communications with governmental authorities; conclusions and recommendations.

63 p.

Annex in English only (p. 15-62): Situations in specific countries or territories.