In accordance with international law, the ICJ urges the UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights to further press for the regulation or prohibition of military courts as essential for the proper administration of justice, right to fair trial and eradication of impunity. (more…)
The ICJ issued the following statement on Israel and the Palestinian Occupied territories. (more…)
The time is right for an International Criminal Court, and the momentum is strong, says the ICJ. (more…)
A group of 40 distinguished legal experts and media representatives, convened by the ICJ’s Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, and the Spanish Committee of UNICEF, met in Madrid, Spain, between 18 – 20 January 1994. (more…)
The document consists of three parties. The first is a general review of the basic rules regarding reservations to treaties. (more…)
Article by Niall MacDermot, Secretary-General of the ICJ, who first outlines the contents and history of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He then describes the contribution of NGOs to the United Nations and regional mechanisms, in terms of standard-setting and interventions on violations. (more…)
