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
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