Archive: June 2025

Victim ‘Speaks’ via AI, Sparking an International Conversation
In many common law countries, victims are given the opportunity to tell the court how a defendant’s actions have affected them, as well as their families, friends, and communities. Called […]

The Gambia’s Democratic Revival: An Interview with Chief Justice Hassan Bubacar Jallow
Since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1965, The Gambia’s efforts to uphold the rule of law have seen both hopeful advances and significant setbacks. A 1994 military coup […]

Former Pakistan Chief Justice Speaks on Religious Plurality and Judicial Independence
As part of celebrations at Duke University in April honoring Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, the 2025 recipient of the Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law, the Bolch Judicial Institute hosted a […]

The Nauru Declaration: A Milestone for Judicial Wellness
Whether shaped by media portrayals or personal experiences, the prevailing archetype of a judge rarely accounts for the pressures, challenges, and stresses that are inherent in the job. Judges have […]

In Conversation with Petr Angyalossy, Chief Justice of the Czech Republic
JUDr. Petr Angyalossy, Ph.D., President of the Supreme Court of the Czech Republic, offers his perspective on the current state of the judiciary, its core strengths, and the challenges it faces.

How to Harness AI for Justice
A Preliminary Agenda for Using Generative AI to Improve Access to Justice