Ethopia: Judges’ association in Amhara welcomes legislation granting legal immunity, says five judges still in custody

Addis Abeba – The Amhara Region Judges’ Association welcomed the regional council’s recent endorsement of a proclamation granting judges immunity from prosecution, stating that the decision will allow adjudicators to carry out their duties “without any internal or external influences.”

In an interview with Addis Standard, Birhanu Asessa, Chairman of the Association, recalled that the bill had been presented to the Council on two previous occasions but…