Further dismantling of rule of law: amended laws undermine civilian judiciary and consolidate military control
The ICJ today expressed deep concern at further assaults on the rule of law by the Government of Pakistan.
November ICJ E-Bulletin on counter terrorism and human rights – no. 20
Read the 20th issue of ICJ’s monthly newsletter on proposed and actual changes in counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices and their impact on human rights at the national, regional and international levels.
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The application of procedures and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has compiled a document on the application of procedures and mechanisms of the UN Human Rights Council.
It outlines its interpretation of the way in which the Council’s institutional architecture must function in order to ensure the Council can fulfill its mandate to protect and promote human rights worldwide.
Application HRC-Occasional Papers-2007 (full text, PDF)
Suspension of constitution grave blow to rule of law: President urged to end attack on independence of judges and lawyers
The ICJ today condemned the suspension of the constitution in Pakistan, the summary dismissal of the Chief Justice (photo) and the arrest of leading lawyers, and expressed grave concern at this dismantling of the rule of law.
Terrorism (Suppression of Bombings) Act (2007)
The Act contains eight Articles, as follows: Short title and commencement Interpretation Terrorist bombing Information about acts of terrorist bombing Assistance in criminal matters for Convention offences Extradition Extra-territoriality No prosecution without Public...Recent News
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