As part of our activities on the protection of the independence of judges and lawyers, the ICJ undertakes observations of trials or other legal proceedings where a judge or lawyer is under prosecution or administrative sanction arising from the legitimate exercise of professional duties. As well, the ICJ will send observers to trials where there is reason to believe that the judge is corrupt. A report is filed by an observer and then published by the ICJ with recommendations to governmental authorities. The ICJ covers all travel expenses.

If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our web site http://www.icjcanada.org/home.htm On the left side of the site is an icon entitled “Trial Observers & Application Form”. A click on this icon will lead you to icons that allow for an on-line application as well as provide a downloadable application form. If you have any further questions after reading through this material, please drop a line to getinvolved@icj.org.

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