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Timor-Leste: UN expert warns dismissal of judicial officials may have 'chilling effect'

Timor-Leste: UN expert warns dismissal of judicial officials may have 'chilling effect'

New York, nov 26 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Gabriela Knaul, Tuesday warned that the audit of the justice sector and the dismissal of all international judicial personnel from Timor-Leste puts at risk the independence of the judiciary in the country.

Thai law on defaming monarchy has 'chilling effect' on free expression: UN rights office

Thai law on defaming monarchy has 'chilling effect' on free expression: UN rights office

New York , Aug 20 (IBNS) The United Nations rights office on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the prosecution and harsh sentencing of individuals in Thailand under the country’s so called lèse majesté law and its “chilling effects” on freedom of expression.