(iii) protecting the judiciary's freedom of expression and association, subject only to such
restrictions as are consistent with its functions;
(iv) ensuring that judges are properly qualified, trained and selected on a non-discriminatory
basis;
(v) guaranteeing tenure and appropriate conditions of service, including on the matter of
promotion of judges, where applicable;
(vi) respecting conditions of immunity;
(vii) ensuring that the disciplining, suspension and removal of judges are determined
according to law.
(20) For the promotion of the independence of the judiciary, the participating States will
(20.1) - recognize the important function national and international associations of judges and
lawyers can perform in strengthening respect for the independence of their members and in
providing education and training on the role of the judiciary and the legal profession in
society;
(20.2) - promote and facilitate dialogue, exchanges and co-operation among national
associations and other groups interested in ensuring respect for the independence of the
judiciary and the protection of lawyers;
(20.3) - co-operate among themselves through, inter alia, dialogue, contacts and exchanges in
order to identify where problem areas exist concerning the protection of the independence of
judges and legal practitioners and to develop ways and means to address and resolve such
problems;
(20.4) - co-operate on an ongoing basis in such areas as the education and training of judges
and legal practitioners, as well as the preparation and enactment of legislation intended to
strengthen respect for their independence and the impartial operation of the public judicial
service.
(23.1) The participating States will ensure that
(i) no one will be deprived of his liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such
procedures as are established by law;
(ii) anyone who is arrested will be informed promptly in a language which he understands of
the reason for his arrest, and will be informed of any charges against him;
(iii) any person who has been deprived of his liberty will be promptly informed about his
rights according to domestic law;
(iv) any person arrested or detained will have the right to be brought promptly before a judge
or other officer authorized by law to determine the lawfulness of his arrest or detention, and
will be released without delay if it is unlawful;
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