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Maldives under fire from UN rights expert

There were irregularities in the trials of the two top judges, said the UN rights expert.

30 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives legal teams ‘decimated’ after mass lawyer suspension, says UN expert

“This alarming mass suspension clearly did not abide by international standards regulating disciplinary proceedings against lawyers and protecting their independence, and I strongly condemn it,” said the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers.

09 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM

Culture

New lawyers granted licenses after year-long wait

More than 130 graduates have been granted licenses to practice law following a delay of more than a year after the supreme court took over regulating the legal profession from the Attorney General’s office.

21 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Supreme Court’s latest writ ‘compromises independence of watchdog bodies’

A Supreme Court writ ordering the Attorney General’s (AG) Office to represent all state offices, including independent institutions, has caused concern, with lawyers saying the writ contravenes the constitution and compromises the independence of independent institutions.

16 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

More than 100 new lawyers awaiting Supreme Court permit to practice law

The attorney general’s office (AG) licensed some 103 lawyers in June. However, under regulations enacted in June 2012, lawyers need a second permit from the Supreme Court before they can represent clients at courts.

20 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Lawyers ‘entertaining’ Nasheed during daily visits, complains home minister

25 May 2015, 4:55 PM

Politics

Latheefa Gasim elected to represent lawyers on JSC

01 Nov 2014, 11:38 AM

Politics

Home Ministry dissolves Bar Association

24 Jun 2014, 7:45 PM

Politics

Attorney General resumes issuing lawyers permits

09 Apr 2014, 5:37 PM

Politics

Parliament extends Generals Regulations Act

31 Mar 2014, 4:32 PM

Politics

Bar Association expresses concern with AG office ceasing issuance of law licences

30 Mar 2014, 3:27 PM

Politics

A justice system in crisis: UN Special Rapporteur’s report

26 May 2013, 7:14 PM

News In Brief

Maldives Bar Association established

23 Apr 2013, 4:47 PM

News In Brief

MP Nasheed alleges criminal activities in legal profession

08 Oct 2012, 8:01 PM

Culture

Lawyers hold crisis meeting over new Supreme Court regulation

24 Jun 2012, 2:05 PM

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