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Calling the judiciary to account for the past : transitional justice and judicial accountability in Nigeria
No full textInstitutional and individual accountability is an important feature of societies in transition from conflict or authoritarian rule. The imperative of accountability has both normative and transformational underpinnings in the context of restoration of the rule of law and democracy. This article argues a case for extending the purview of truth-telling processes to the judiciary in postauthoritarian contexts. The driving force behind the inquiry is the proposition that the judiciary as the third arm of government at all times participates in governance. To contextualize the argument, I focus on judicial governance and accountability within the paradigm of Nigeria’s transition to democracy after decades of authoritarian military rule
Judiciary stand at inaugural ceremonies
No full textThis negative shows a raised platform for the Judiciary at the 1965 inaugural ceremonies
William Henry Boyce
No full textThis negative shows a photograph of William Henry Boyce, who was a United States Representative for Delaware and Associate Justice in Delaware's judiciary. Foster Studio of Richmond, Virginia, was the original photographer
William Henry Boyce
No full textThis negative shows a photograph of William Henry Boyce, who was a United States Representative for Delaware and Associate Justice in Delaware's judiciary. Foster Studio of Richmond, Virginia, was the original photographer
Sexual diversity in the judiciary in England and Wales; research on barriers to judicial careers
No full textDebates about the diversity of the judiciary in the UK have been dominated by gender, race and ethnicity. Sexuality is notable by its absence and is perceived to pose particular challenges. It is usually missing from the list of diversity categories. When present, its appearance is nominal. One effect of this has been a total lack of official data on the sexual composition of the judiciary. Another is the gap in research on the barriers to the goal of a more sexually diverse judiciary. In 2008 the Judicial Appointment Commission (JAC) for England and Wales undertook research to better understand the challenges limiting progress towards judicial diversity. A central gaol of the project was to investigate barriers to application for judicial appointment across different groups defined by “sex, ethnicity and employment status”. Sexual orientation was again noticeable by its absence. Its absence was yet another missed opportunity to recognise and take seriously this strand of diversity. This study is based on a response to that absence. A stakeholder organisation, InterLaw Diversity Forum for lesbian gay bisexual and transgender networks in the legal services sector, with the JAC’s approval, used their questionnaire and for the first time asked lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lawyers about the perceptions and experiences of barriers to judicial appointment. This paper examines the findings of that unique research and considers them in the light of the initial research on barriers to judicial appointment and subsequent developments
Chief Justice Veasey exiting Legislative Hall
No full textThis negative shows Chief Justice E. Norman Veasey exiting Legislative Hall with another member of the judiciary before Governor Thomas Carper's inauguration
Chief Justice Veasey exiting Legislative Hall
No full textThis negative shows Chief Justice E. Norman Veasey exiting Legislative Hall with another member of the judiciary before Governor Thomas Carper's inauguration
Harkins, Kenton, and Castle during swearing in
No full textThis negative shows outgoing Secretary of State Glenn C. Kenton, Michael E. Harkins, and Governor Michael Newbold Castle on a dais in the Old State House during Harkins's swearing in ceremony as Secretary of State. Kenton stands. Castle and Harkins sit. A member of the judiciary stands nearby
Harkins, Kenton, and Castle during swearing in
No full textThis negative shows outgoing Secretary of State Glenn C. Kenton, Michael E. Harkins, and Governor Michael Newbold Castle on a dais in the Old State House during Harkins's swearing in ceremony as Secretary of State. Kenton stands. Castle and Harkins sit. A member of the judiciary stands nearby
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