‘Judicial Independence – The Limits of Mutual Trust’

25 June 2018 – Extradition Lawyers Association & Doughty Street Chambers:

‘Judicial Independence – The Limits of Mutual Trust’

Chaired by Geoffrey Robertson QC

With guest speakers: Sir Konrad Schiemann and Mikolaj Pietrzak. Amelie Nice and Peter Caldwell discussed how threats to judicial independence may be addressed in extradition proceedings by reference to Article 6 and:

• Separation of Powers
• Judicial Appointment
• Securing of tenure
• Accountability and Discipline of judges
• Political influence
• Corruption