Promoting judicial well-being.




Recognizing the urgency of addressing this issue universally, the Nauru Declaration on Judicial Well-being was introduced to create awareness, acknowledge the problem and take concrete steps toward addressing it. Unlike other legal matters that may differently affect common law and civil law jurisdictions, judicial well-being is a universal concern - transcending legal systems, jurisdictions and other differences.

Around 18 senior judicial leaders and experts from across the world, representing all continents, regions and various judicial organizations, came together to draft the Nauru Declaration, which establishes seven core principles aimed at promoting judicial well-being. This declaration is not just about individual judges - it is a matter of ensuring the delivery of quality justice.

If judicial stress is ignored - if judges are overburdened, work under unconducive conditions or face persistent harassment, bullying, and deprivation of their rights - the consequences extend far beyond the individual. Judicial burnout can lead to compromised decision-making, delays in justice and a weakened judiciary, ultimately affecting society, the economy and overall social sustainability.

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