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Southern Sudan JudiciaryThe constitution of Southern Sudan mandates the establishment of the Judiciary of Southern Sudan (JOSS) as an independent decentralized institution. JOSS will be independent of the Executive and Legislature with its budget charged on the consolidated fund thereby having the necessary financial independence.
The president of the Supreme Court of Southern Sudan, as the head of the Judiciary of Southern Sudan will be answerable to the President of the government of Southern Sudan for the administration of the judiciary.
The judicial power in Southern Sudan is derived from the people and will be exercised by the courts in accordance with the customs, values, norms and aspirations of the people and conformity with the constitution and the law. The overall management of JOSS; its composition and functions; shall be prescribed by law, in accordance, with provisions of the constitution.
Source: Gurtong Peace Trust
This article was updated on Oct 21, 2009
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