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At a time when the United Nations is playing a decisive role in
coping with world problems which affect the lives of millions of
people,
fair play
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a combination of observance of the rules,
respect for the
defenceless,
and
prevention of adverse behaviour -
is
the
condition under which human
cooperation
becomes
both possible and necessary.
With a view to this,
to
help these essential features
cross
the
arbitrary and artificial barriers
to realize the UN's potential as a
positive force in the world,
UNJustice
devotes
itself to
no other
task with more dedication than to the very task it got its name
from:
encouraging
fair play in the United Nations system of administration of
justice.
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Swearing-in ceremony of the judges
of the United Nations dispute and appeals tribunals
22 June 2009
(UN News Centre) Presiding over the swearing-in of the 15
judges of the United Nations dispute and appeals tribunals
today in New York, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed
hope that the new system will boost accountability.
The two tribunals are set to become operational by 1 July
and will mark the first time the world body will have a
two-tier judicial system, Mr. Ban’s spokesperson, Michele
Montas, told reporters in New York.
The General Assembly approved the new mechanisms last
December after years of negotiations and preparations, and
the tribunals are expected to increase professionalism,
independence and expediency.
“The Secretary-General hopes the new system will enable us
to deal with internal disputes more quickly, fairly and
transparently,” Ms. Montas said.
Related
information:
Updates
& News, The General Assembly
appoints the judges to the UN dispute and appeals tribunals
(Good News, 4 March 2009)
The General Assembly appoints 12 judges to the
new United Nations tribunals
A/63/489 Report of the Internal Justice
Council
Updates
& News, On 2008 Christmas Eve
the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that paves the way
for a new system of administration of justice in the United
Nations
(Good News, 25 December 2008)
A/C.5/63/L.17
Administration of justice at the United Nations
General Assembly ends
main part of sixty-third session, adopting text on human
resources management, new system for United Nations
administration of justice
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