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The IAJ has four Regional Groups: the European Association of Judges, the Iberoamerican Group, the African Group, the Asian, North American and Oceanian Group. Purpose of the Regional Groups is to discuss local problems concerning the Judiciary. They usually meet twice a year and may pass resolutions either on general issues affecting the Judiciary of the whole concerned area, or specifically regarding one ore more given countries. Ad hoc missions and reports can also be organized in particular cases.
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The CCJE shares concerns regarding the sentencing of Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association
On 27 May 2026, the CCJE adopted a Statement expressing serious concerns over the sentencing of Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association, echoing positions already raised by several international bodies. The Statement highlights
Statement in support of judge Anas Hmedi (Tunisia)
The International Associational of Judges (IAJ/UIM) has condemned the one-year sentence imposed on Tunisian judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association. The organization expressed full support for Mr. Hmedi, denounced serious
IAJ Statement on judge Hmedi (Tunisia)
The International Association of Judges (IAJ/UIM) expresses its deep concern regarding the criminal proceedings against Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association, in view of the hearing scheduled for 2 April 2026.
IAJ Statement on the criminal proceedings against Anas Hmedi (Tunisia)
The IAJ expresses serious concern over the ongoing criminal proceedings against Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges’ Association (AMT) and stresses that leaders of judicial associations must be able
African Group resolution on Tunisia
The African regional Group of the IAJ, issued a resolution on the critical situation on Tunisia. English French
Resolution on Tunisia
On 22nd of April, 2025, the African Group of the IAJ, during its meeting in Casablanca (Morocco), issued an important resolution on Tunisia. Resolution in English Resolution in French
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- 9th Conference of the Presidents of the Courts of Appeal of the EU in Reims
- The CCJE shares concerns regarding the sentencing of Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges Association
- Audience of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg
- Mid-year meeting of the European Association of Judges in Luxembourg, on 21-23 May, 2026
- IAJ-EAJ German Justice Summit Weimar 2026
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