International experts reject amnesty for human rights abuses
Perpetrators of grave human rights violations must be pursued and punished under all circumstances, a meeting of international experts in Geneva has concluded.
International experts to discuss impunity for human rights abuses
The question of impunity for gross violations of human rights is a serious concern for society. To tackle this issue, the Commission Nationale Consultative des Droits de I’Homme (France) and the International Commission of Jurists are co-sponsoring an “International Meeting Concerning Impunity” from 2 to 5 November under the auspices of the United Nations.
Jurists seek inquiry into death of Malawi opposition leader
The ICJ’s Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers is seeking an investigation into the death of Orton Chirwa, a pro-democracy activist and Malawi’s first Minister of Justice, who had been imprisoned since 1981.
Marcos verdict sets precedent for rights victims, the ICJ says
Victims of human rights abuses have broken new legal ground by winning a civil suit against the former Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos, the ICJ said today.
Interim Thai Government interferes with judicial independence
Forty-eight hours before the recent general elections in Thailand, the interim government took unilateral legislative steps which undermine the independence of the judiciary, the ICJ said today.
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