‘Insaaf’ or ‘Just’ is a campaign by 12 NGOs (Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN), Madulu, Maldives Aid, Strength of Society, Rights For All, Huvadhoo Aid, Huvadhoo Association for National Development, Maldives Youth Action Network, Nadella Island Development Society, Maldives NGO Federation, Society for Women Against Drugs and Journey) to urge the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to review its criteria for re-appointing Judges under Article 285 of the Constitution. More information on this urgent issue is available from the wall of MDN’s Facebook group and from JSC Member Aishath Velezinee’s blog.
The campaign is seeking to gather at least 1000 signatures calling for specific changes to the criteria. You can view and download the petition at http://www.detaineenetwork.org/legal_docs_and_reports.php?cat_id=4 or from http://www.madulu.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/petition_to_JSC.pdf (The petition is in Dhivehi)
If you feel that judicial reform is an urgent issue facing the country and agree with the petition, please sign it and get everyone you know to sign it as well. Article 285 is a unique opportunity for the country to ensure a fair and trustworthy Judiciary. Let’s not let this opportunity pass us by!
Sign the petition and either email it to office@mvdemocracynetwork.org or fax it to 330 2598.
Let us know if you have any questions or queries or would like to volunteer for the campaign, 7421461, 7932325, 334 3609
Thanking you for your support
The Just Campaign