The ICJ, in collaboration with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of the Republic of Zimbabwe, has concluded a two-day Judicial Symposium on the theme āCore-Skilling: Towards a Human Rights Jurisprudenceā, organized to mark the end of the second judicial term in the Zimbabwe judicial calendar. (more…)
En espaƱol Whether gays and lesbians may serve openly in the armed forces is an issue that continues to confront courts and legislatures around the world. At least twenty-five countries currently permit gay and lesbian service members. (more…)
1. Elements to be taken into account when assessing the child’s best interests (b) The child’s identity 55. Children are not a homogeneous group and therefore diversity must be taken into account when assessing their best interests. The identity of the child includes characteristics such as sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion and beliefs, cultural […]
At the request of the Government of British Guiana, the ICJ appointed a Commission of Inquiry to investigate and make recommendations in regard to certain problems concerning racial balance in the public services of British Guiana. (more…)
Recommendations from International Best Practices summarizes the current state of witness protection and assistance in Nepal. (more…)
Procedural Posture The appellants, a same-sex couple, applied to adopt each otherās biological children. The Family Court denied the application and the District Court upheld the decision. The appellants appealed to the Supreme Court. Facts The appellants were in a lesbian relationship. Through anonymous sperm donations, one woman gave birth to two children while the […]
