23.8. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (IMC), whose establishment was previously reported, developed a programme in 2010 to raise awareness on human rights. The activities which have been carried out include exhibiting at national events such as agricultural shows and human rights commemorations. Challenges 23.9. Financial constraints have limited the carrying out of awareness campaigns. Responses 23.10. Government continues to engage developmental partners in order to fully implement all awareness raising programmes. 24. Article 26: Duty to Guarantee the Independence of the Courts. Constitutional and Legislative Measures 24.1. The Constitution guarantees the independence of the Judiciary and the judiciary is empowered to exercise its duties without any interference from the state or any institutions88. Furthermore, an order of the court shall bind all persons including the State and Governmental institutions. 24.2. The Constitution guarantees transparency on appointment of judges. The Judicial Service Commission is obliged to advertise vacant positions and thereafter invite the public and the President to make nominations. Public interviews of prospective candidates 88 Section of the Constitution Page | 63

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