Trial observation at Yassa-Ada, Turkey
The ICJ announced today that it has delegated Mr. Raymond Nicolet, the well-known Geneva attorney, to observe on its behalf the judicial proceedings at Yassa-Ada, Turkey.
African Conference on the Rule of Law
The ICJ announced today its plans to hold an African Conference on the Rule of Law in January 1961 in Lagos, Nigeria. It will be the first legal conference of its type to be held in Africa.
Trial in Angola: ICJ intervention for Portuguese lawyer
On July 27, 1960, the ICJ requested the intervention of Dr. Salazar, Prime Minister of Portugal, to enable Dr. da Palma Carlos, a Lisbon lawyer, to go to Luanda, Angola.
ICJ concerned by the situation in the Dominican Republic
The ICJ has become increasingly concerned over persistent reports from citizens of the Dominican Republic as well as international organizations of the systematic violation of basic human rights and freedoms by the regime.
Internal Security Act – Act 82 (1960, rev. 1972)
Act 82 – An Act to provide for the internal security of Malaysia, preventive detention, the prevention of subversion, the suppression of organized violance (sic!) against persons and property in specified areas of Malaysia, and for matters incidental thereto....Recent News
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