Human rights and the fight against terrorism: oral intervention
Today, the ICJ presented an oral statement to the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection on Human Rights.
Japan-Act on Special Cases in Handling Gender for People with Gender Identity Disorder (2004)
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International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion: time for implementation
“This ruling is a powerful statement that the Barrier as constructed is a violation of international law,” said Nicholas Howen, Secretary-General of the ICJ, welcoming the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Separation Barrier.
President threatens Constitutional Court
The ICJ today expressed concern at remarks reportedly made by the President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni, which could be viewed as an attempt to intimidate the Ugandan judiciary.
ICJ comment on Israeli Supreme Court barrier decision
“The Israeli Supreme Court has taken a significant first step in recognizing the disproportionate and acute hardship the Separation Barrier causes for the population in the Occupied Territories,” said Nicholas Howen, ICJ Secretary General.
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