Madan Lokur is UN Internal Justice Council chief

Sub : IR

Sec: Int org

Context:

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Madan B. Lokur has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council.
Lokur has been appointed for a 4-year-tenure ending on November 12, 2028.

United Nations Internal Justice Council:

The General Assembly established the Internal Justice Council (IJC) as part of the new internal justice system in order to help ensure independence, professionalism and accountability in the administration of justice system of the United Nations.
The IJC is composed of five members consisting of a staff representative, a management representative and two distinguished external jurists, one nominated by the staff and one by management. The IJC members are appointed by the Secretary General.
The council is chaired by a distinguished jurist chosen by consensus by the four other members.