Jun 22, 2026 | Advocacy, Publications
Children who come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects or accused persons continue to face serious gaps in the protection of their rights, despite international and EU law and standards. A new publication Safeguarding the rights of child suspects and accused in criminal proceedings: Compendium of Good practices by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) examines these challenges in six countries — Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Poland and Slovakia — identifying both persistent shortcomings and promising practices.
Feb 19, 2026 | Advocacy, Human Rights Council, Joint Statement, Work with the UN
To the Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland) 19 February 2026 South Sudan: Extend UN investigations, stand ready to respond to any further deterioration of the human rights...
Jul 30, 2025 | Advocacy, Cases, News
© Photo by Ahmed Akacha On 25 July 2025, the French Court of Cassation overturned an arrest warrant against former Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, for his alleged role in chemical weapons attacks on the city of Douma and the Eastern Ghouta region of Syria in August...
Jul 3, 2025 | Advocacy, News
Statement by Civil Society Organizations on the Upcoming French Cour de Cassation Hearing Regarding Immunities for State Officials On July 4, 2025, the French Cour de cassation will hold a landmark hearing to determine the legality of the arrest warrant issued for...
Oct 10, 2024 | Advocacy, News
As representatives of the profession of lawyer in various parts of the world, committed to the promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of law, the undersigned organisations join voices in a unified call for the universal abolition of the death penalty, recognising the inherent dignity of every individual and the fundamental right to life.
