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Statement on upholding the protection needs of Afghan judges and other legal professionals

On 23 August 2021, Judge Nina Betetto, President of the Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE), issued a statement regarding upholding the protection needs of Afghan judges and other legal professionals. The President of the CCJE joined the many international and national organisations and associations urging to consider the plight and protection needs of judges and other legal professionals who are reported to be at grave risk, and who are currently seeking to leave the country to ensure the safety of themselves and their families.

The President of the CCJE called on the competent authorities of the Council of Europe member States to ensure that meaningful action is taken in line with international humanitarian and human rights standards, to secure their safe passage, refuge and protection.

The CCJE is a consultative body concerning independence, impartiality and competence of judges, highlighting the essential role of the judicial power in a democratic society. The CCJE is the first body in an international organisation composed exclusively of judges and constitutes therefore a unique body at the European level.

CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN JUDGES
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