International Association of Judicial Independence and World Peace

Promoting impartial justice systems, global ethical standards, and democratic values worldwide.

Next Conference

The 22nd JIWP International Conference

on Judicial Independence in cooperation with the Luxembourg Centre for European Law, University of Luxembourg will be held 13-15 December 2026.

About JIWP

Upholding Justice. Promoting Peace.

Founded by leading legal scholars and jurists, JIWP works to protect judicial independence through research, international standards, and global collaboration. The Association engages academics, judges, legal professionals, and institutions in strengthening the rule of law and contributing to a culture of peace.

At the core of JIWP’s mission lies the unwavering commitment to uphold judicial independence as a fundamental pillar of democracy and peace. The Association envisions a global legal landscape where the judiciary operates free from external pressures, enabling fair and impartial justice.

Through its vision, JIWP promotes legal empowerment by building cross-border alliances, developing international standards, and facilitating educational initiatives. The Association supports legal professionals, judges, and institutions in their efforts to preserve the integrity of the justice system and nurture a worldwide culture grounded in peace, liberty, and the rule of law.

Officers of the Association

Prof. Shimon Shetreet — President
Prof. Daniel Thurer — Vice President
Prof. Hiram Chodosh — Vice President
Prof. Marcel Storme — Vice President (Deceased 2018)
Adv. Gian Andrea Danuser — Secretary and Treasurer
Prof. Heinz Hoefer — Auditor

New Delhi Standards (1982)

A Global Milestone in Judicial Independence
The New Delhi Code of Minimum Standards of Judicial Independence was adopted in 1982 after a series of international conferences and academic collaboration.

The Montreal Declaration 1983

A Global Declaration for Judicial Independence
Adopted in 1983, the Montréal Declaration affirms the global principle of judicial independence as essential to justice, democracy, and human rights.

Mt. Scopus Standards 2007 – Current

Modernizing Judicial Independence Standards
Adopted in 2007, the Mt. Scopus Standards offer updated principles on judicial independence, reflecting contemporary challenges and global legal developments.