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Institutional Reforms for the Future of Sudan: The Rule of Law and Human Rights

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Institutional Reforms for the Future of Sudan: The Rule of Law and Human Rights

Published: 15th December 2015

Sudan is mired in a structural governance crisis which threatens the stability, viability and unity of the state. Addressing this crisis will require both significant political change and a series of extensive reforms within the key functions of the state, including in political governance, the rule of law and the economy. Over the past few months, Sudan Democracy First Group (SDFG) has engaged a wide range of Sudanese academics and civil society actors in a debate on the reforms needed for a viable, peaceful and democratic Sudan.

This paper, The Rule of Law and Human Rights, is the second in a series of discussion papers which analyze the status of each sector and identify key reforms. It highlights a raft of institutional reforms required to support the rule of law and protect human rights.

Key Reform Areas:

  • Legal and judicial system reforms.
  • Protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms.
  • Accountability for past human rights violations.
  • Ensuring the independence of the judiciary.
  • Reforming the security and police forces to align with human rights standards.

The paper aims to provoke further debate on the need for institutional reforms in Sudan, focusing on the rule of law and human rights as essential pillars for a democratic future.