Malaysian Bar Council defends Judicial Independence
On 14 April 2025, the Malaysian Bar Council issued the following statement in relation to the Chief Justice https://www.malaysianbar.org.my/article/news/press-statements/press-statements/press-release-the-importance-of-judicial-independence-and-the-preservation-of-public-confidence
Scottish Faculty of Advocates and Law Society defend the independence of the Judiciary
On 22 April 2025, the Faculty of Advocates of Scotland published the following letter to the Convenor of the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee: https://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/apr/faculty-protests-msp-s-attack-on-the-judiciary
In a statement on 2 May 2025, the Law Society of Scotland reminded Members of the Scottish Parliament of their “moral and legal obligation to uphold the independence of the judiciary”: 250502-letter-to-presiding-officer-alison-johnstone-msp.pdf
Ghana Bar Association defends Judicial Independence
On 24 April, the Ghana Bar Association defended judicial independence and the rule of law following the suspension of the Chief Justice of Ghana.
see : Ghana Bar Association breaks silence on Chief Justice’s suspension; Calls for Constitutional adherence