Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Leandro Despouy : addendum

Summarizes urgent appeals and allegation letters transmitted to governmental authorities between 16 Mar. 2008 and 15 Mar. 2009, and press releases issued during the same reporting period, reflecting specific situations alleged to be affecting the independence of the judiciary or violating the right to a fair trial in 52 countries; replies received from several of the States concerned between 1 May 2008 and 10 May 2009; and observations or comments by the Special Rapporteur.
Situations in specific countries [or] territories.

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