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IBA Judges Forum: In defence of justice

9 Jul - 10 Jul 2026

Session information

The true role of an independent judiciary; a comparison across the jurisdictions

Thursday 9 July (1200 - 1315)

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Justice Ngozika Okaisabor	Court of Appeal, Abuja, Nigeria; Member, Judges' Forum Advisory Board

Speakers

Judge Walter Barone	International Association of Judges, São Paulo, Brazil
Hon Justice Jose Igreja Matos	Supreme Court of Portugal , Lisbon, Portugal
Hon Justice Helen Moronkeji Ogunwumiju, CFR	Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
Ngozi Offonry MRS	Grand & Machyle Solicitors, London, England

Session presentations

How can Judicial Independence be Preserved and Strengthened F 06 07 2026
What do you consider to be the best International Practice to follow in having an Independent Judiciary.

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