Legal memo to:  Judicial Inspection Commission Complaint from:  Adv. Alaa’ Shamlawi Subject:  “Violating Code of Ethics and Lawyer’s Rights” Memo date:  19/04/2018 Brief description: On 10/04/2018, MUSAWA received a complaint from Adv. Alaa’ Shamlawi, who is representing a client in a S...

His Excellency Attorney General Dr. Ahmad Barrak,   Subject: second reminder of our request to the Public Prosecution to state the actions taken regarding the serious professional mistake made by the Public Prosecution, as clearly established by the Court of Cessation   MUSAWA – The Palestinian Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession extend their warmest greetings, noting to your Excellency that we had prev...

MUSAWA – The Palestinian Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession affirms its deep belief in the vitality of collective action among Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) towards the achievement of mutual demands for building a State where the rule of law prevails; human rights are guaranteed; the principle of separation of powers is maintained; and a judicial system that is professional, impartial and independent, and which serves as a first refuge for all citizens, is established. Based on this understanding, MUSAWA has always encouraged the formation of community-based coalitions in defense of human rig...