Global Judicial Integrity Network

Corruption in the justice system - whether actual or perceived - poses a real threat to confidence in the rule of law. With this in mind, boosting judicial integrity is an integral part of the Doha Declaration Global Programme.

The Judicial Integrity initiative aims to assist judiciaries across the globe in strengthening judicial integrity and preventing corruption in the justice sector, in line with article 11 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. For that purpose, the initiative has facilitated the creation of the Global Judicial Integrity Network.

UNODC has been providing assistance to Member States in strengthening judicial integrity, accountability and professionalism since 2000, by supporting the development of the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct and producing various tools to help judiciaries to that effect.

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July 10, 2020

At HLPF 2020, UNODC partners highlight key, multidimensional approaches being taken by Doha Declaration in promoting peace, justice and SDG 16

As the main United Nations platform on sustainable development, the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) is an annual gathering of Member States designed to follow-up and review the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As in previous years, HLPF 2020 offers a platform to debate issues impacting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including successes and challenges; however, unlike former gatherings, this year has seen a largely virtual format, in response to COVID-19.

In Doha, 700 judges discuss the past, present and future of the Global Judicial Integrity Network

From Washington, UNODC launches guidelines to uphold judicial integrity in the age of social media

The Doha Programme launches a seminar series for university students

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July 20, 2020

Eliminating Gender Bias and Stereotypes during Adjudicatory Processes

Gender bias manifests itself in many ways, both subtle and obvious. In some cases, the bias is so blatant and damaging to the integrity of the judicial system that disciplinary action is appropriate. In other cases, the bias may be unconscious and unarticulated, but still exert an improper influence over legal proceedings. While disciplinary action may not be warranted, it is important to recognize and address the threat that gender bias - even if unconscious - poses to judicial integrity and the fairness of judicial decisions.