"No man shall be seized or imprisoned or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled...except by the lawful judgement of his equals, or by the law of the land.” Magna Carta 1215.
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group is specifically mandated to monitor respect for the rule of law within Commonwealth member countries and take appropriate action in response to any abuse. Professional associations such as the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Commonwealth Magistrates and Justices Association are also engaged in maintaining and promoting the rule of law throughout the Commonwealth. Working with national affiliates and civil society, these groups actively monitor respect for the rule of law in Commonwealth countries and respond to concerns when and where there has been a breach.
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Weathering the storm, the Commonwealth and Maldives
May 09, 2012The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) in its last meeting on 16 April warned that it will consider “stronger measures” if the terms and reference and composition of the Maldivian National Commission of Inquiry is not “amended within four weeks in a manner that is generally acceptable and enhances its credibility”.
The Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group in Fiji for democracy meeting
May 03, 2012Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group (MCG) said the ministers gained a sense that Fiji was a country in transition, moving to put in place processes required for elections, which would take place by September 2014.
Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) Concluding Statement on Fiji and the Maldives
Apr 18, 2012CMAG received an update from the Secretary-General on recent developments in Fiji and the Secretariat’s engagement with the country and reaffirmed its support for Commonwealth assistance to strengthen democratic processes, institutions and culture in Maldives.
Apr 14, 2012
The World Bank has never had a female president. That could all change if Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala beats out her two male competitors in the ongoing race for the top job.
David Cameron to chair UN committee overseeing development goals
Apr 12, 2012David Cameron has been asked by the UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, to chair a new UN committee tasked with establishing a new set of UN millennium development goals to follow the present goals, which expire in 2015.
Commonwealth Special Envoy to Maldives: Departure Statement
Mar 29, 2012The Commonwealth Special Envoy to Maldives, Rt Hon Sir Donald McKinnon, emphasised the importance of a calm and peaceful environment that is conducive to dialogue between the political parties. “I call on all parties to act in the best interests of the nation.”
