ICJ condemns murder of lawyer in Saddam’s trial and calls for effective protection measures
The ICJ condemns the abduction and subsequent killing of lawyer Sadoon Al-Janabi on Friday 21 October in Baghdad.
Eminent jurists begin global inquiry into human rights and counter-terrorism
The fight against terrorist acts has led to repeated allegations of torture, indefinite and secret detentions often without charge or trial, the reduction of defence rights and threats to freedom of expression around the world.
Trial of Saddam Hussein: where are the victims’ rights?
In a report issued today, the ICJ calls on the authorities in Iraq not only to prosecute those responsible for gross human rights violations but also to uphold the rights of the victims to reparation and truth.
Human rights defender Jennifer Latheef should be released immediately and unconditionally
Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today called on the government of the Maldives to order the immediate, unconditional release of Jennifer Latheef.
Anti-Terrorism Act of 2005, Section 8 (Bill)
SECTION 8. Proscription of an Organization. – For the purpose of this Act and with the observance of due process, the Anti Terrorism Council, upon its own initiative, or upon recommendation of the Secretary of Justice may proscribe a group as a terrorist...Recent News
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