CMAG to work with member states on judicial independence, political freedoms
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met in New York on Friday discussed the undermining of judicial independence and the systematic denial of political space including the detention of political leaders in member states.
28 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
The Commonwealth’s human rights and democracy arm has made a commitment to work with member states on judicial independence and political freedoms.
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met in New York on Friday discussed the undermining of judicial independence and the systematic denial of political space including the detention of political leaders in member states.
“CMAG noted that curbs on judicial independence and the constriction of political space undermine the culture of democracy and weaken democratic institutions and are contrary to the values in the Commonwealth charter,” the group said in a statement.
The Maldives has come under fire recently following the jailing of former President Mohamed Nasheed, two former defence ministers and the leader of an opposition party. The trials have been criticized for lack of due process.
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